St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024

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

The Board of Commissioners will vote on lease agreements and tariff updates for port terminals. The meeting includes a review of construction completion for a generator project and an executive session regarding litigation.

• New lease with Callais Ice Service, INC. for space at 440 Amberjack Drive
• First Amendment to Lease Agreement for All Service Machine Shop to add a five-year term
• Tariff changes to Arabi Terminal No. 1 (Items 414, 420, and 428)
• Substantial Completion for NOLA Build Contracting Services for the Arabi Office Building generator installation
• Executive Session regarding St. Bernard Parish Government v. Board of Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans

The Board of Commissioners approved a new lease for Callais Ice Service, INC. and a lease amendment for All Service Machine Shop. The Board also approved tariff changes for Arabi Terminal No. 1 and substantial completion for a generator installation project.

• Approved First Amendment to Lease Agreement for All Service Machine Shop adding a five-year term (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Callais Ice Service, INC. for space at 440 Amberjack Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for NOLA Build Contracting Services for New Generator Installation at Arabi Office Building (unanimous)
• Approved Tariff Changes to Arabi Terminal No. 1: Item 414, Item 420, and Item 428 (unanimous)
• Approved Health Insurance Premiums (Office of Group Benefits) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

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

The St. Bernard Port Board will consider approving a $1,998,760.92 overrun and 81-day extension for Boh Bros. Construction on the Chalmette Slip Wharves A&F project. They will also vote on a $77,684.20 overrun for a road project, a 90-day extension for a smokestack security project, and a lease amendment adding a five-year term. Bids for the Arabi New Guard Station project will be opened and awarded.

• Approval of Change Order No. 7 for Boh. Bros. Construction Co., LLC: $1,998,760.92 overrun and 81 additional days for Chalmette Slip Wharves A&F reconstruction
• Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Barriere Co., LLC: $77,684.20 overrun for LA 42 at Weinberger Road project
• Approval of Change Order No. 2 for Gerard Chimney: 90 additional days for security access to smokestack
• Approval of First Amendment to Lease for Eileen E. Graff Ballard adding one five-year term to the Batture Lease
• Award of bid for Arabi New Guard Station project (Bellande INC low bid $163,000)

The Board approved several contract change orders, including a significant budget increase for the Chalmette Slip Wharves A&F project. They also awarded a $163,000 contract for the Arabi New Guard Station and accepted the substantial completion of the Chalmette Slip rehabilitation.

• Approved $1,998,760.92 overrun and 81 additional days for Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC (Chalmette Slip Wharves A&F)
• Accepted substantial completion for Boh Bros Construction Co., LLC regarding Rehabilitation of Chalmette Slip Sections A and F
• Awarded $163,000.00 bid to Bellande Inc. for Arabi New Guard Station project
• Approved $77,684.20 overrun for Barriere Co., LLC (LA 42 at Weinberger Road)
• Approved 90 additional days for Gerard Chimney (Replace Security Access to Smokestack)
• Approved First Amendment to Lease for Eileen E. Graff Ballard adding a five-year term to the Batture Lease
• Approved inspection request for MOEM Pipeline, LLC for 14-inch-diameter pipeline east of Tanasia Lagoon
• Approved October 18, 2024 meeting minutes

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

The Board of Commissioners will review the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Audit and consider several lease agreements. Discussion includes a change order for slab repairs and authorization to bid on a lift station project.

• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Audit presentation and approval
• New lease with Stanley Farragut for property at 5828 East St. Bernard Highway, Violet, Louisiana
• New lease with Mike’s Auto Paint LLC for space at 100 Pompano Drive and 421 Cobia Drive
• Fourth Amendment to Lease for Chalmette Refining LLC at 200 Marlin Drive
• Change Order No. 1 for Ultimate Truck Service for the 440 Bonita Slab Repair ($35,000.00 overrun)

The Board unanimously approved the 2023-2024 Fiscal Audit, which received an unmodified opinion. The Board also authorized new leases, a lease amendment, and a project change order. Additionally, the Board voted to waive half of the late fees and penalties for Hamilton Enterprise.

• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal year Audit 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Stanley Farragut for 5828 East St. Bernard Highway (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Mike’s Auto Paint LLC for 106,704 sq. ft. at 421 Cobia Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Lease for Chalmette Refining LLC for 156,600 sq. ft. at 200 Marlin Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Ultimate Truck Service for 440 Bonita Slab Repair Project, adding $35,000.00 and 92 days (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director to advertise for bids for Main Lift Station Rehabilitation project (unanimous)
• Approved waiving half of current late fees and penalties for Hamilton Enterprise (unanimous)

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

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, is canceled because a quorum was not reached. The public will be notified once a rescheduled date is determined.

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

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure projects at the Arabi Terminal. The board is reviewing a contract change order for a generator installation and authorizing the sale of surplus items.

• Change Order No. 1 for NOLA Build Arabi Office Generator Installation: $23,937.50 overrun and 14 additional days
• Authorization to advertise for bids for the new Arabi Terminal Guard Station
• Resolution for the Executive Director to administer Arabi Terminal Roadway Improvements (FP&C Project No. 36-P20-24-01)
• Approval to declare items as surplus for sale on GovDeals.com

The Board approved a resolution to proceed with the Arabi Terminal Roadway Improvements project and authorized bidding for a new guard station. Additionally, the Board approved a contract change order for a generator installation and the sale of surplus items.

• Approved resolution for Arabi Terminal Roadway Improvements (FP&C Project No. 36-P20-24-01) (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to advertise for bids for the new Arabi Terminal Guard Station project (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for NOLA Build Arabi Office Generator Installation for $23,937.50 and 14 additional days (unanimous)
• Approved declaring items as surplus for sale on GovDeals.com (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 13, 2024, and August 26, 2024, meetings (unanimous)

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

The board will vote on authorizing the executive director to request a Louisiana Attorney General opinion on whether the state constitution protects the port from being merged into St. Bernard Parish government. The single agenda item is a special session to address this legal question.

• Authorization for executive director to request Attorney General opinion on whether La. Constitution Art. VI, s 43 protects deep water port from merger
• Question specifically asks if St. Bernard Parish Government can legally merge and consolidate the Port into itself

The Board unanimously approved authorizing the Executive Director to seek a legal opinion from the Attorney General. The request concerns whether the Louisiana Constitution protects deep water port facilities from merger or consolidation into local governmental subdivisions, specifically regarding the St. Bernard Parish Government.

• Approved authorization for Executive Director to request Attorney General legal opinion on port merger/consolidation (unanimous)

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

The St. Bernard Port Board will vote on adopting millage rates and several lease amendments, including a 25-year extension for a batture lease and new residential leases on East St. Bernard Highway. They will also authorize contracts for a security system (up to $513,000) and engineering services (up to $35,000).

• Adopt the millage rate(s)
• First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Woodwork Warriors, LLC adding two 4-year terms
• Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Burt Lattimore and Renee R. Lattimore extending batture lease 25 years to April 30, 2053
• Authorization for security system contract with Intelligent Transportation System LLC, not to exceed $513,000
• Authorization for professional services contract for North-South Connector Road project

The Board approved the 2024 millage rate and authorized several professional services contracts for security and engineering. Multiple lease amendments and new residential leases were also approved.

• Adopted 3.73 mills Ad Valorem tax rate for 2024 (4-0-1)
• Approved security system contract with Intelligent Transportation Systems LLC not to exceed $513,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved laboratory services contract with Guld South Engineering and Testing, INC. not to exceed $35,000.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized engineering services contract with CSRS for North-South Connector Road project (unanimous)
• Approved lease extension for Woodwork Warriors, LLC adding two 4-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved batture lease extensions for Burt and Renee Lattimore and DCBP, LLC through April 30, 2053 (unanimous)
• Approved residential leases for 6018, 6026, 6032, and 6024 East St. Bernard Highway (unanimous)
• Adopted System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for Legislative Auditors (5-0)

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

The Board of Commissioners will consider rescinding a previous lease motion due to an incorrect rent amount and approving a new version of that lease. The agenda also includes approvals for construction completions, contract changes, and security grant administration services.

• Corrected lease with Rain CII Carbon LLC for storage space in Building 142
• Second Amendment to Lease Agreement for Nola Electric LLC
• Substantial Completion for Boasso Asphalt Repairs at Chalmette Terminal
• Change Order No. 1 for Replace Security Access to Smokestack project
• Security grant administration agreement with KDC Enterprises, LLC

The Board approved a new lease for storage space and ingress/egress at the Chalmette Terminal for Rain CII Carbon LLC. It also authorized an agreement for federal port security grant administration and approved a construction change order. Other actions included approving a lease amendment for Nola Electric LLC and substantial completion for asphalt repairs.

• Rescinded June 4 motion #6 regarding Rain CII Carbon LLC lease (Unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Rain CII Carbon LLC for 26,400 sq. ft. storage and 15,000 sq. ft. ingress/egress at Chalmette Terminal (Unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to Lease Agreement for Nola Electric LLC to add 'Suite 2' to address (Unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for Donahue Construction for Boasso Asphalt Repairs at Chalmette Terminal (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Gerard Chimney adding 90 days to Replace Security Access to Smokestack project (Unanimous)
• Approved authorization for Executive Director to contract KDC Enterprises, LLC for Federal Port Security Grant administration (Unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several lease agreements for storage and laydown space at the Chalmette Terminal. The meeting also includes approval of the upcoming fiscal year budget and a donation of equipment to the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office.

• New lease with Rain CII Carbon LLC for 26,400 sq. ft. of storage and 15,000 sq. ft. of ingress/egress
• New lease with Reel Sets, Inc. for 10,000 sq. ft. of laydown area and Building 91 at 9010 River Road
• Third Amendment to Lease for Chalmette Refining LLC regarding 3.2 acres of laydown area and 10,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space
• Approval of FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission not to exceed $8,900.00

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2024-2025 budget and several new industrial leases. It also voted to donate a patrol vessel and two communication towers to the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 Budget (Unanimous)
• Donated 35 ft. Defiant Twin Engine River Patrol Vessel and two Mobile Telecommunication Towers to St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office (3-0)
• Approved new lease with Rain CII Carbon LLC for storage and ingress/egress space (Unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Reel Sets, Inc. for laydown area and Building 91 (Unanimous)
• Approved Third Amendment to Lease for Chalmette Refining LLC for 3.2 acres of laydown and 10,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space (Unanimous)
• Rescinded motion #8 of April 9, 2024 agenda regarding Chalmette Refining LLC lease amendment (Unanimous)
• Authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission not to exceed $8,900.00 for FY 2024-2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)

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

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the proposed 2024-2025 Budget. The meeting also includes reviewing bids for the LA 46 @ Weinberger Road project and Boasso Asphalt Repairs.

• Public Hearing for the proposed 2024-2025 Budget
• Bid review for LA 46 @ Weinberger Road project (lowest bid: $1,603,122.55)
• RFP review for Boasso Asphalt Repairs 2023-2024 project
• Amendment to Stalwart Productions LLC lease terminating August 31, 2024
• Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Government for hurricane Point of Distribution

The Board approved several construction contracts, including a road project and asphalt repairs. They also authorized a professional services contract for audits and a legal representation agreement with Sher, Garner, Cahill, Richter, Klein & Hilbert, LLC.

• Awarded LA 46 @ Weinberger Road project to Barriere Construction Co., LLC for $1,603,122.55 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Boasso Asphalt Repairs 2023-2024 project to Donahue Construction for $235,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved lease termination for Stalwart Productions LLC effective August 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Authorized professional services contract with Ericksen Krentel for FY 2023-2026 annual audits (Unanimous)
• Retained Sher, Garner, Cahill, Richter, Klein & Hilbert, LLC as special counsel (3-0-2)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with St. Bernard Parish Government and Entergy for hurricane Points of Distribution (Unanimous)
• Selected St. Bernard Voice as the Official Journal (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)

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

The Board of Commissioners will review several lease amendments for Boasso America Corporation and Chalmette Refining, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on various service contracts and a scheduled public hearing for the 2024-2025 budget.

• Fifth Amendment to Boasso America Corporation lease adding five acres
• Termination of Chalmette Refining LLC lease for warehouse space at 561 Bonita Drive
• Third Amendment to Chalmette Refining, LLC lease for additional laydown area and warehouse extension
• Consulting Services Agreement with World Trade Center New Orleans for commodities analysis
• Public Hearing for 2024-2025 Budget scheduled for May 14, 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved lease expansions for Boasso America Corporation and Chalmette Refining, LLC. They also authorized a management services agreement with the World Trade Center New Orleans and updated hourly rates for outside legal counsel.

• Approved Fifth Amendment to Lease for Boasso America Corporation adding five acres (Unanimous)
• Approved termination of Chalmette Refining LLC lease for 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse at 561 Bonita Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Third Amendment to Lease for Chalmette Refining, LLC adding five acres and extending warehouse space for two years (Unanimous)
• Approved Consulting Services Agreement with World Trade Center New Orleans for commodities analysis (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to pay Sher, Garner, Cahill, Richter, Klein & Hibert, LLC hourly rates ranging from $40 to $350 (4-0-1)
• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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

The St. Bernard Port Board will consider a $1,096,936.65 change order for the Chalmette Slip Wharves reconstruction, adding 205 days. They will also vote on new leases with Moran Solutions and Alpha Rigging & Supply, and award a bid for a generator installation at the Arabi Office Building. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation with the Port of New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish.

• Approval of Change Order No. 6 for Boh Bros. Construction, Chalmette Slip Wharves F & A project, $1,096,936.65 overrun and 205 additional days
• New lease with Moran Solutions for 2,650 sq. ft. storage at 305 Marlin Drive, Chalmette Terminal
• New lease with Alpha Rigging & Supply for 25,800 sq. ft. warehouse at 420 Bonita Drive, Chalmette Terminal
• Bid award for New Generator Installation at Arabi Office Building (low bid $270,673.77 from NOLA Build Contracting Services)
• Executive session to discuss litigation: St. Bernard Parish Government vs Board of Commissioners for Port of New Orleans and St. Bernard Port, Case #23-1006

The Board approved several new and amended leases, a construction change order for wharf reconstruction, and a contract for a new generator installation. The Board also entered executive session to discuss litigation involving the St. Bernard Parish Government and the Port of New Orleans.

• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to David J. Senez, Jr. lease (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Moran Solutions for 2,650 sq. ft. of storage space (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Alpha Rigging & Supply, LLC for 25,800 sq. ft. of warehouse space (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 for Boh Bros. Construction Co. for $1,096,936.65 and 205 additional days (unanimous)
• Awarded New Generator Installation at Arabi Office Building bid to NOLA Build Contracting Services for $270,673.77 (unanimous)

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

The Board will consider approving new leases for State Senators Robert Owen and Joseph J. Bouie, Jr., and State Representative Michael Bayham for office space at 100 Port Boulevard. They will also vote on a second amendment for Tommy's Seafood adding 34,850 sq ft of laydown area and 384 sq ft of building space. Other items include the finance report, executive director's report, authorization for insurance renewal, and a resolution for a Delta Regional Authority Grant.

• Approval of new lease for State Senator Robert Owen, District #1, for 630 sq ft office space at 100 Port Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Suite 20
• Approval of new lease for State Senator Joseph J. Bouie, Jr., District #3, for 630 sq ft office space at 100 Port Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Suite 30
• Approval of new lease for State Representative Michael Bayham, District #103, for 630 sq ft office space at 100 Port Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Suite 40
• Approval of Second Amendment for Tommy's Seafood adding 34,850 sq ft of laydown area and 384 sq ft of building space
• Authorization for Executive Director to accept annual Insurance Renewal Package and resolution for Delta Regional Authority Grant

The Board approved three new office leases for state senators and a representative at 100 Port Boulevard. Additionally, the Board authorized the Executive Director to manage a Delta Regional Authority Grant and the annual insurance renewal.

• Approved new lease for State Senator Robert Owen (unanimous)
• Approved new lease for State Senator Joseph J. Bouie, Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved new lease for State Representative Michael Bayham (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment for Tommy’s Seafood adding 34,850 sq. ft. laydown area and 384 sq. ft. building space (unanimous)
• Approved authorization for Executive Director to accept annual Insurance Renewal Package (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Executive Director to administer Delta Regional Authority Grant for FY 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

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

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. They will also vote on approving new leases: one with Kevin Gonzales for warehouse and office space at Chalmette Terminal, and two with Chalmette Refining, LLC for laydown area and warehouse space, including waivers of personal guaranty. Additionally, the board will consider tariff changes for the Arabi, Vessel Morning, and Violet terminals, and authorize advertising for bids on the Arabi Office Building Generator project.

• Election of officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Approval of new lease with Kevin Gonzales for 24,000 sq. ft. warehouse at 420 Bonita Drive, Bldg. 62, plus office and warehouse space in Bldg. 60C
• Approval of new lease with Chalmette Refining, LLC for 2.83 acres laydown area at 400 Melvin Perez Pkwy. and waiver of personal guaranty
• Approval of new lease with Chalmette Refining, LLC for 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse at 561 Bonita Drive (south warehouse) and waiver of personal guaranty
• Authorization to advertise for bids for the Arabi Office Building Generator project

The Board elected its officers for the term and approved three new leases for warehouse and laydown space at the Chalmette Terminal. The Board also approved tariff changes for the Arabi, Vessel Morning, and Violet terminals and authorized bidding for a generator project.

• Elected Walter J. Cure IV as President (2-1 abstaining)
• Elected Larry M. Aisola, Jr. as Vice President (2-1 abstaining)
• Elected Ronald J. Alonzo, Jr. as Secretary (2-1 abstaining)
• Elected Thomas B. Ajubita as Treasurer (3-0)
• Approved lease with Kevin Gonzales for warehouse and office space at Chalmette Terminal (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Chalmette Refining, LLC for 2.83 acres of laydown area and waiver of personal guaranty (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Chalmette Refining, LLC for 50,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and waiver of personal guaranty (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to advertise for bids for the Arabi Office Building Generator project (unanimous)