St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2025

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

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners held a regular monthly meeting on December 17, 2025, approving several leases, tariff changes, and reports. The board also discussed routine business including a finance report and executive director updates.

• Approved 25,800 sq. ft. warehouse lease with Bayou Marine and Rigging, LLC at Building No. 62, Rodmill Extension, 420 Bonita Drive
• Approved solar-powered cathodic protection platforms for Collins Pipeline Company in Section 41, Township 12 South, Range 13 East
• Approved tariff changes for Arabi Terminal No. 1 (Pages 1, 20, 25-28)
• Approved tariff changes for Vessell Mooring Tariff (Pages 1, 25-28)
• Approved health insurance premiums consistent with Board policy

The Board of Commissioners approved a warehouse lease for Bayou Marine and Rigging, LLC and a construction request for Collins Pipeline Company. The Board also approved updates to the Arabi Terminal and Vessel Mooring tariffs and health insurance premiums.

• Approved lease with Bayou Marine and Rigging, LLC for 25,800 sq. ft. of warehouse space (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Request for Collins Pipeline Company to construct two solar powered cathodic protection platforms (Unanimous)
• Approved Tariff changes to Arabi Terminal Tariff No. 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved Tariff changes to Vessel Mooring Tariff No. 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved Health Insurance Premiums (Office of Group Benefits) (Unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners held a rescheduled regular meeting on November 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in Chalmette. The board approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 audit, a new lease for a terminal building, and changes to construction contracts. No substantive discussion items were listed beyond these approvals.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 audit by Ericksen Krentel
• New lease with At the Center, LLC for long rectifier building at Chalmette Terminal
• Change Order No. 1 for Boasso Construction, LLC adding 58 days to Main Lift Station Rehabilitation Project
• Substantial completion approval for Boasso Construction, LLC Main Lift Station Rehabilitation (Project No. LA-54926)
• Resolution authorizing amendment to Arabi Terminal Transit Shed and Truck Staging Area agreement (State Project No. H.014183)

The Board authorized an amendment to an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Arabi Terminal Transit Shed and Truck Staging Area Project. Other actions included approving the FY 2024-2025 audit and a new lease for a rectifier building. The Board also approved a contract extension and substantial completion for the Main Lift Station Rehabilitation.

• Approved Fiscal Year Audit 2024-2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved new lease with At the Center, LLC for rectifier building in Chalmette Terminal (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Boasso Construction, LLC adding 58 days to Main Lift Station Rehabilitation Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for Boasso Construction, LLC for Main Lift Station Rehabilitation Project No. LA-54926 (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to amend agreement with State of Louisiana for Arabi Terminal Transit Shed and Truck Staging Area Project No. H.014183 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2025 meeting (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 November 12, 2025, has been canceled because a quorum could not be reached. The public will be informed once a rescheduled date is set.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

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

The Board will consider approving new leases with Gettys, Inc. and Lewis Walker, several amendments to existing leases and agreements, and a Fifth Amendment to the Executive Director's contract. The agenda also includes a finance report and an executive director's report covering security grants, litigation, and upcoming events.

• New lease with Gettys, Inc. for approx. 3 acres at 400 Melvyn Perez Drive
• New lease with Gettys, Inc. for 3.5 acres at 440 Melvyn Perez Drive
• New lease with Lewis Walker for 3,000 sq. ft. at 410 Bonita Drive
• Eleventh Lease Amendment with Associated Terminals of St. Bernard LLC adding Dock #1, Section A
• Fifth Amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of NOLA extending deadline to July 15, 2026

The Board approved three new leases for terminal space and storage, as well as amendments to existing leases and agreements. A construction amendment for Kyle Associates, LLC reduced total costs by $10 million.

• Approved new lease with Getty’s, Inc. for ~3 acres at 400 Melvyn Perez Drive (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Getty’s, Inc. for ~3.5 acres at 440 Melvyn Perez Drive (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Lewis Walker for 3,000 sq. ft. at 410 Bonita Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 11th Lease Amendment for Associated Terminals of St. Bernard LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 5th Amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of New Orleans, extending deadline to July 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 1st Amendment for Kyle Associates, LLC, reducing construction cost by $10,000,000 and contract value by $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 5th Amendment to the Executive Director’s contract (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 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 Getty's, Inc. for 192,120 sq. ft. of lay down area at the Chalmette Terminal, changes to employee policy manual sections, a $280,000 security grant amendment, and a warehouse rehabilitation contract award.

• New lease with Getty's, Inc. for 192,120 sq. ft. of lay down area at Chalmette Terminal
• Approval of Employee Policy Manual changes to sections on Introduction, Compensation, and Leaves of Absence
• Fifth Amendment to CSRS Inc. contract for Port Security grant, not to exceed $280,000
• Award of contract to Cycle Construction Co. for Chalmette Slip Dock 2 warehouse floor rehabilitation (H.014603)
• Approval of Change Order No. 5 for Barriere Construction Co. adding 67 days to LA 46@ Weinberger Rd project

The Board awarded a $5,540,965.75 contract to Cycle Construction Company, LLC for the Chalmette Slip Dock 2 warehouse floor rehabilitation. Other actions included approving a new lease for Getty’s, Inc. and updating the Employee Policy Manual.

• Awarded $5,540,965.75 contract to Cycle Construction Company, LLC for Chalmette Slip Dock 2, Section D Warehouse Floor Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Getty’s, Inc. for 192,120 sq. ft. of Lay Down Area in Chalmette Terminal (Unanimous)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to CSRS Inc. contract for Port Security grant, not to exceed $280,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 for Barriere Construction Co. adding 67 days to LA 46@ Weinberger Rd. contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for On Point Construction regarding Chalmette Slip LED lights project (Unanimous)
• Approved naming of the Security Operation building in honor of Nicholas “Nick” Cuccia (Unanimous)
• Approved Employee Policy Manual changes to Introduction, Compensation, and Employee Leaves of Absence sections (Unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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

The Board of Commissioners will vote to rescind a $5.64 million bid award to RNGD Express, LLC made in May, following a court ruling. They will also consider awarding the same warehouse floor rehabilitation project to Cycle Construction Company, LLC for $5.54 million. Other items include new leases, change orders for road work, and contracts for security system upgrades and a marketing study.

• Rescind May 20 award to RNGD Express, LLC ($5,639,039.49) per court ruling in Cycle Construction v. St. Bernard Port
• Award bid to Cycle Construction Company, LLC for Chalmette Slip Dock 2 Section D Warehouse Floor Rehabilitation ($5,540,965.75)
• New lease with Manuel’s Supply for 25,000 sq. ft. of storage space at 360 Cobia Drive, Chalmette Terminal
• Change Order No. 3 for Barriere Construction ($53,693.89 overrun) and Change Order No. 4 for Meyer Engineers ($61,710.19 overrun) on LA 46@ Weinberger Rd project
• Authorization for security system contract with Intelligent Transportation Systems LLC (not to exceed $340,000) and marketing study with Polaris Analytics & Consulting (not to exceed $50,000)

The Board awarded a warehouse floor rehabilitation contract to Cycle Construction Company and rescinded a previous award to RNGD Express following a court ruling. Other actions included approving lease agreements, construction change orders, and professional services contracts for security and marketing.

• Awarded Chalmette Slip Dock 2 Section D Warehouse Floor Rehabilitation project to Cycle Construction Company, LLC for $5,540,965.75 (Unanimous)
• Rescinded May 20, 2025 award to RNGD Express, LLC for $5,639,039.49 (Unanimous)
• Approved lease with Manuel’s Supply for 25,000 sq. ft. of storage at 360 Cobia Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Barriere Construction Co. for $53,693.89 (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Meyer Engineers for $61,710.19 (Unanimous)
• Authorized security system professional services contract with Intelligent Transportation Systems LLC not to exceed $340,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized marketing study contract with Polaris Analytics & Consulting not to exceed $50,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Adopted System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for Legislative Auditors (4-0)

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

The St. Bernard Port Board will consider approving a new lease with Rain CII Carbon LLC for 26,400 sq. ft. of storage space at 100 Coke Plant Road and 15,000 sq. ft. of ingress/egress at the Chalmette Terminal. The board will also vote on a change order for Bellande & Sons Electric adding $18,088 to the New Arabi Guard Station Project and on substantial completion of that project. Other agenda items include approval of June meeting minutes, a finance report, and the executive director's report.

• New lease with Rain CII Carbon LLC for 26,400 sq. ft. storage and 15,000 sq. ft. ingress/egress at Chalmette Terminal
• Change Order No. 1 for Bellande & Sons Electric: $18,088 overrun on New Arabi Guard Station Project
• Approval of substantial completion for Bellande & Sons Electric on the New Arabi Terminal Guard Station Project
• Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 regular meeting
• Executive Director's report on 91st Maritime Person of the Year Gala (Sept. 17) and State of the Port (Nov. 14)

The Board approved a new lease for storage and ingress/egress space for Rain CII Carbon LLC. Additionally, the Board approved a contract overrun and substantial completion for the New Arabi Terminal Guard Station Project.

• Approved new lease with Rain CII Carbon LLC for 26,400 sq. ft. of storage and 15,000 sq. ft. of ingress/egress (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Bellande & Sons Electric for $18,088.00 overrun at New Arabi Guard Station Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for Bellande & Sons Electric for New Arabi Terminal Guard Station Project (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 17, 2025 meeting (Unanimous)

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

The St. Bernard Port Board will consider approving a $625,400 thru-put and gross-tariff revenue abatement for Associated Terminals' main lease for 139,400 sq. ft. of superpave asphalt at the Arabi Terminal. They will also vote on a revised lease name change for Veolia Water KOH to Nexpera KOH, a $127,377 change order for Barriere Construction, and awarding a bid for LED lights at the Chalmette Slip. Additionally, the board will consider the FY 2025-2026 budget and a tourism agreement not to exceed $8,900.

• $625,400 revenue abatement to Associated Terminals for asphalt at Arabi Terminal
• Revised lease name change from Veolia Water KOH to Nexpera KOH, LLC
• Change Order No. 2 for Barriere Construction: $127,377 overrun and 175 extra days
• Bid award for PSGP 2022 LED Lights project (low bid: On Point Construction at $135,000)
• Tourism agreement with St. Bernard Tourist Commission, up to $8,900 for dock revenue sharing

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2025-2026 Budget and awarded a $135,000 lighting project bid to On Point Construction. Other actions included approving a revenue abatement for Associated Terminals and a construction change order for LA 46 at Weinberger Road.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 Budget (Unanimous)
• Awarded $135,000 bid for PSGP 2022 IJ2 LED Lights for Chalmette Slip to On Point Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved $625,400.00 thru-put and gross-tariff revenue abatement for Associated Terminals (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Barriere Construction Co., LLC for $127,377.15 and 175 additional days (Unanimous)
• Approved revised Second Amendment to Lease Agreement changing lessee name to Nexpera KOH, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Request for Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC to conduct excavation near Golden Drive and 40 Arpent Canal (Unanimous)
• Authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission not to exceed $8,900.00 for FY 2025-2026 (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with National Park Service Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve (Unanimous)

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

The St. Bernard Port Board will consider awarding a $5.5 million contract for the Chalmette Slip Dock 2 Section D warehouse floor rehabilitation to the lowest bidder, RNGD Express, LLC. Other notable items include a new lease for 2,440 sq. ft. of storage space, amendments to leases with Veolia/Nexpera KOH and Tommy's Seafood, and a cooperative agreement with Entergy for a hurricane point of distribution.

• Award of $5,540,965.75 contract for Chalmette Slip Dock D warehouse floor rehab
• New lease with Emile Pellittieri for 2,440 sq. ft. storage and 2,000 sq. ft. laydown at 200 Tuna Drive
• Second Amendment to Lease with Veolia Water KOH (name change to Nexpera KOH, LLC)
• Third Amendment to Lease with Tommy's Seafood adding 8,654 sq. ft. laydown area
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Entergy for hurricane point of distribution

The Board awarded a $5.6M contract for the Chalmette Slip Dock 2 warehouse floor rehabilitation after determining the lowest bidder was nonresponsive. The Board also approved several lease amendments and a two-year appointment for Drew M. Heaphy to a state authority board.

• Awarded $5,639,036.49 contract for Chalmette Slip Dock 2 Warehouse Floor Rehabilitation to RNGD Express LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Emile Pellittieri for storage and laydown area at 200 Tuna Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment changing lessee name to Nexpera KOH, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment for Tommy’s Seafood adding 8,654 sq. ft. of laydown area (Unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment for St. Bernard Eco-Tourism LLC adding a 90-day termination option (Unanimous)
• Approved two-year appointment of Drew M. Heaphy to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (3-0)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Entergy for a hurricane Point of Distribution (Unanimous)
• Selected St. Bernard Voice as the Official Journal (Unanimous)

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

The St. Bernard Port Harbor and Terminal District's Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, has been canceled because there are not enough members present to form a quorum. The public will be notified once a new meeting date is chosen.

• May 13, 2025 Board meeting canceled
• Cancellation due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled date to be announced

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

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board will hold a public meeting on April 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The board is set to adopt millage rates, approve a third amendment to a lease changing the lessor to David Senez, Sr. and others, and approve a fourth amendment to an easement agreement with St. Bernard Eco-Tourism LLC adding a termination option. Other items include a consent request for excavation by Gulf South Pipeline Company and reports from the executive director and finance.

• Adoption of millage rate(s)
• Approval of Third Amendment to DCBP, LLC lease changing lessor to David Senez, Sr., Blake Senez, Corey Senez, and Preston Senez
• Approval of Fourth Amendment to Easement Agreement with St. Bernard Eco-Tourism LLC adding 90-day termination option
• Approval of Consent Request for Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC to conduct excavation near Daryl Drive and Florida Avenue
• Personal Disclosure due May 15, 2025

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 millage rate and a lease name change for DCBP, LLC. The Board denied a lease amendment for St. Bernard Eco-Tourism LLC and approved an excavation request for Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC.

• Approved 3.73 mills ad valorem tax rate for 2025 tax roll (5-0)
• Approved Third Amendment to DCBP, LLC lease changing lessor names (unanimous)
• Failed Fourth Amendment to St. Bernard Eco-Tourism LLC lease regarding termination options (unanimous)
• Approved Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC excavation request near Daryl Drive and Florida Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The St. Bernard Port Board will vote on a first amendment to a lease with Video Pipe Inspection, Inc. for an additional parking spot, a consent request for Gulf South Pipeline Company to conduct geotechnical borings, and a cooperative endeavor agreement with St. Bernard Parish Government for a point of distribution after a hurricane. The board will also consider resolutions to advertise for bids for port improvements, approve a new rate schedule for outside counsel, and switch the debt sinking funds bank account.

• First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Video Pipe Inspection, Inc. for one additional parking spot in Parking Area 1, Chalmette Terminal
• Consent Request for Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC to conduct geotechnical borings along Highway 39 from Violet Canal to River Bend Drive
• Resolution to Advertise for Bids for Arabi Terminal, Chalmette Slip Dock 2, Section D Port Improvements (State Project H.014603)
• Resolution to approve new Attorney General rate schedule for outside counsel Sher, Garner, Cahill, Richter, Klein & Hilbert, LLC
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Government for a Point of Distribution after a hurricane landfall

The Board approved a resolution to advertise for competitive bids for the Arabi Terminal, Chalmette Slip Dock 2, Section D port improvements. Other actions included updating legal counsel rates and switching a debt sinking funds bank account.

• Approved resolution to advertise for bids for Arabi Terminal, Chalmette Slip Dock 2, Section D Port Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved legal counsel engagement for Sher, Garner, Cahill, Richter, Klein & Hilbert, LLC with total compensation not to exceed $100,000 (3-0)
• Approved switching Debt Sinking Funds bank account from Gulf Coast Bank to First Horizon Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Government for hurricane Point of Distribution (Unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Video Pipe Inspection, Inc. to add one parking spot (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Request for Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC for geotechnical borings along Highway 39 (Unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for Gerard Chimney Company regarding Smokestack Catwalk and Lighting Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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

The board will consider authorizing a professional services contract with Intelligent Transportation Systems LLC for security system design, installation, and maintenance, not to exceed $475,000. They will also vote on writing off three outstanding debts totaling about $30,238, while retaining the right to pursue legal action. Other items include approval of a $32,397 change order for a chimney security access project and acceptance of the annual insurance renewal package.

• Authorization for $475,000 security system contract with Intelligent Transportation Systems LLC
• Write-off of Chad Bridges' lease debt ($1,774.17) with right to pursue legal action
• Write-off of Lagniappe Rigging lease debt ($14,985) with right to pursue legal action
• Write-off of Louisiana Containers lease debt ($13,479.35) with right to pursue legal action
• Approval of Change Order for Gerard Chimney security access project ($32,397 overrun, 30 extra days)

The Board authorized a professional services contract for security system design and maintenance. It also accepted the completion of the Chalmette Slip rehabilitation project and approved three lease debt write-offs.

• Approved professional services contract with Intelligent Transportation Systems LLC for security system not to exceed $475,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Gerard Chimney for $32,397.00 and 30 additional days (Unanimous)
• Accepted project completion for Boh Bros Construction Co., LLC regarding State Project No. H.012334, Rehabilitation of Chalmette Slip Sections A and F (Unanimous)
• Approved write-off of $1,774.17 debt for Chad Bridges’ lease (Unanimous)
• Approved write-off of $14,985 debt for Lagniappe Rigging lease (Unanimous)
• Approved write-off of $13,479.35 debt for Louisiana Containers lease (Unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to accept annual Insurance Renewal Package from Gallagher (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting (Unanimous)

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 coming term. They will consider awarding a contract for the Main Lift Station Rehabilitation project, with bids ranging from $212,971 to $485,900. The board will also vote on tariff changes for vessel mooring and the Arabi Terminal, and on a fourth amendment to the Executive Director's contract.

• Election of officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
• Bid award for Main Lift Station Rehabilitation project (low base bid $212,971 from Boasso Const.)
• Approval of tariff change to Vessel Mooring Tariff No. 1, Page 25, Item 414
• Approval of tariff change to Arabi Terminal No. 1, Page 26, Item 415
• Approval of Fourth Amendment to the Executive Director's contract

The Board elected its officers for the term and approved a contract for lift station rehabilitation. Two tariff changes were approved, and the Board authorized an amendment to the Executive Director's contract.

• Elected Mr. Aisola as President (3-0-1)
• Elected Mr. Alonzo as Vice President (3-0-1)
• Elected Mr. Ajubita as Secretary (3-0-1)
• Elected Mr. Kenney as Treasurer (4-0)
• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Awarded Main Lift Station Rehabilitation bid to Boasso Const. for $203,471.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Tariff change to Vessel Mooring Tariff No. 1, Item 414 (Unanimous)
• Approved Tariff change to Arabi Terminal Tariff No. 1, Item 415 (Unanimous)