West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020
13 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2021 proposed budget and consider a cost of living pay increase for office personnel. The meeting also includes a report regarding Sugar Growers & Refinery, Inc.
- Consideration of 2021 Proposed Budget
- Action on Office Personnel Cost of Living Pay Increase
- Discussion of Sugar Growers & Refinery, Inc.
- Letter of No Objection — St. Mary Levee District
The Board authorized the Executive Director to sign flowage and levee servitude easements for property drainage at Louisa. The Commission also adopted the 2021 proposed budget and approved cost-of-living pay increases for clerical staff.
- Approved expansion of agenda to consider two proposed easements (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to sign Resolution Authorizing Grant of Levee Servitude (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to sign Resolution Authorizing Grant of Flowage Servitude (unanimous)
- Approved November 10, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved cost of living pay increases: 2% annually for five years for Office Manager and $1.00 per hour increase for Ms. Prevost (unanimous)
- Adopted 2021 proposed budget (unanimous)
- Approved Letter of No Objection for St. Mary Levee District east west tie-in levee (unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The board will discuss and potentially take action on the 2021 proposed budget and 2020 budget adjustments. They will also consider bid recommendations for a Training Facility and approve payment requests for the EDA/Training Facility project ($30,365) and Marine Turbine Technologies roof repairs ($40,428.29 and $44,617.21). Additionally, they will discuss a Letter of No Objection for St. Mary Parish Consolidated Drainage District No. 1 regarding Sugar Growers & Refinery, Inc.
- 2021 Proposed Budget and 2020 Budget Adjustments
- Bid recommendations for Training Facility
- EDA/Training Facility Project - Request for Payment #2 - $30,365.00
- Marine Turbine Technologies Roof repairs - Payment No. 1 ($40,428.29) and No. 2 ($44,617.21)
- Discuss Sugar Growers & Refinery, Inc. and Letter of No Objection
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Commission approved several payments for facility repairs and engineering services. It authorized amendments to the 2020 budget and awarded a construction bid for a new Training Facility. The 2021 proposed budget was presented for review and will be discussed in December.
- Approved 2020 budget amendments for insurance, maintenance, water system, and computers (Unanimous)
- Awarded Training Facility construction bid to Acadiane Renovations, contingent on EDA and Facility Planning funding (Unanimous)
- Approved $30,365.00 payment to Miller Engineers for EDA/Training facility work (Unanimous)
- Approved $40,428.29 and $44,617.21 payments to Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC for roof repairs (Unanimous)
- Approved Letter of No Objection for St. Mary Parish Consolidated Drainage District No. 1 to install a 4” gas line (Unanimous)
- Approved October 6, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the Executive Director's report, which includes discussions on the SLCC Training Facility and Sugar Growers & Refinery, Inc. The meeting also covers quotations for roof coating at the Baldwin Campus.
- Discussion of SLCC Training Facility
- Review of Baldwin Campus roof coating quotations
- Discussion regarding Sugar Growers & Refinery, Inc.
The Board unanimously voted to table roof repairs at the Baldwin Campus pending weather conditions and tenant negotiations. The Commission also adopted a Resolution of Respect for former Governor Mike J. Foster, Jr.
- Adopted Resolution of Respect for Former Governor Mike J. Foster, Jr. (unanimous)
- Approved September 1, 2020 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
- Tabled roof repairs at Baldwin Campus (unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The West St. Mary Parish Port, Harbor and Terminal District board will meet on September 1, 2020, to discuss and take action on EDA award #08-01-05240 for a training facility, receive updates on the Baldwin Campus and Hurricane Laura's assessment, and consider a resignation. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from the attorney and engineer.
- Discuss and take action on EDA award #08-01-05240 for a training facility
- Baldwin Campus update
- Hurricane Laura assessment
- Calvin Deshotel resignation
The Board approved the solicitation of bids for a new Training Facility and authorized the Executive Director to sign a Letter of Intent to lease three buildings at the Baldwin facility to Louisiana Sugar Growers, Inc. The Commission also received reports on Hurricane Laura damage and the resignation of Commissioner Calvin Deshotel.
- Approved August 4, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized Miller Engineers to advertise for bids for Training Facility construction (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to sign Letter of Intent and negotiate lease with Louisiana Sugar Growers, Inc. (unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The West St. Mary Parish Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports from the Executive Director, attorney, and engineer. Discussions include facility repairs and industrial development prospects.
- Marine Turbine Technologies Expansion building repairs
- Industrial Park Prospects
- FEMA update
- Letter of No Objection — City of Franklin
The Board approved a Letter of Intent to lease three acres of property and a dock at the Industrial Park to Patriot Construction. Additionally, the Board issued a Letter of No Objection for a canoe dock and fishing pier project in the City of Franklin.
- Approved signing a Letter of Intent with Patriot Construction for Industrial Park lease (Unanimous)
- Approved Letter of No Objection for City of Franklin canoe dock/fishing pier construction (Unanimous)
- Approved July 7, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board will vote on adopting the 2020 millage rate, discuss repairs for the Marine Turbine Technologies expansion, consider budget adjustments, and review a letter of no objection for Ricky Ellis. Routine items include approval of minutes and reports from the executive director, attorney, and engineer.
- Adopt Millage Rate for 2020
- Discuss Marine Turbine Technologies Expansion building repairs
- Budget adjustments
- Letter of No Objection — Ricky Eskind
- Approval of minutes from June 2, 2020 meeting
The Board of Commissioners voted to keep the current millage rate despite a decrease in property values. The board also approved a roof repair contract and several budget adjustments.
- Accepted June 2, 2020 minutes as presented (unanimous)
- Accepted 2019 Annual Audit report (unanimous)
- Adopted millage rate at 3.72 mills (unanimous)
- Approved Frisco Industrial quote for roof repairs ($94,495) (unanimous)
- Approved $32,500 in budget adjustments (unanimous)
- Issued letter of no objection for Ricky Eskind dock permit (unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The West St. Mary Parish Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items and reports. The main discussion item is repairs to the Marine Turbine Technologies expansion building. The board will also receive a report on the Baldwin Campus. No votes or decisions are indicated; only discussion and reports are scheduled.
- Discuss Marine Turbine Technologies Expansion building repairs
- Baldwin Campus report
- Approval of minutes from May 5, 2020
- Public comment period
- Executive Director's report
The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. Discussions included plans for roof repair specifications at the MTT Expansion building and updates on the Baldwin facility.
- Approved May 5, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Agreed to have Miller Engineers prepare repair specifications for the MTT Expansion building roof
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold an abbreviated meeting via telephone conference. The agenda includes reviewing a $17,068.00 water well invoice and authorizing the Executive Director to consult with legal counsel regarding furloughing tenant lease payments.
- Action on Layne Christensen Company invoice #1782501 for $17,068.00
- Authorization to consult attorney regarding furlough of tenant lease payments
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Central Coast Historical Hydrological Restoration Project
- Letter of No Objection Request for Project #10470 (Eugene Fortier)
The Board authorized negotiations to furlough Port tenant lease payments for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices. The Board also approved a $5,000 contribution to a restoration project and a repair invoice for a water well pump.
- Approved March 3, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $17,068.00 payment to Layne Christensen Company for water well pump repairs (unanimous)
- Authorized negotiation of three-month lease payment furloughs for Port tenants (unanimous)
- Issued Letter of No Objection for boat house work on Bayou Teche (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and up to $5,000 contribution for restoration project (unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The regular monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2020, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to Governor John Bel Edwards’ Proclamation #33 JBE 2020.
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review lease agreements for Mammoet and Patriot Construction and Industrial, LLC. Members will also consider a pay increase for the Office Manager and a payment request for engineering services.
- Lease negotiation for Mammoet
- Lease negotiation with Patriot Construction and Industrial, LLC for D-Slip
- Proposed pay increase for Office Manager
- Payment request of $74,460.00 to Miller Engineers for Technical School Training Facility
- Update on Orion Engineered Carbon Air Quality
The Board authorized the Executive Director to negotiate leases with Mammoet and Patriot Construction. The Commission also approved a 5% salary increase for Rebecca Pellerin and a $74,460 payment to Miller Engineers.
- Accepted February 4, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolutions of Respect for Ms. Joycia Paul and Mr. I.J. Deshotel (unanimous)
- Authorized lease negotiations with Mammoet for dock property (unanimous)
- Authorized lease negotiations with Patriot Construction for D Slip frontage (unanimous)
- Approved 5% pay increase for Office Manager Rebecca Pellerin (unanimous)
- Approved $74,460.00 payment to Miller Engineers for professional services (unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions, including support for the Central Coast Historical Hydrologic Restoration Project. The meeting also includes discussions on advertising bids for a training facility and managing employee personnel matters.
- Resolution authorizing auditing services with Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC
- Surplus of trailers and a pre-fab building located at 155 Gordy Road
- Advertisement for bids regarding the SLCC/EDA Training Facility
- Payment request of $27,032.68 to FRP Construction, LLC for bulkhead work
- Resolution supporting Central Coast Historical Hydrologic Restoration Project
The Board approved a resolution supporting the Central Coast Historical Hydrologic Restoration Project and authorized a three-year auditing contract with Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC. The Commission also authorized the surplus of property at the Baldwin Campus and approved a payment for a completed DOTD project.
- Approved Resolution of Respect for Ms. Karen Peters Artis (Unanimous)
- Issued Letter of No Objection to U.S. Army Corps for Bayou Cypremort flow restoration (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution supporting Central Coast Historical Hydrologic Restoration Project (Unanimous)
- Authorized 3-year auditing contract with Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC (Unanimous)
- Authorized surplus of two trailers and one movable building at 155 Gordy Road (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to oversee employee hiring and termination (Unanimous)
- Authorized bid advertisement for SLCC Training Facility (Unanimous)
- Approved $27,032.68 payment to FRP Construction, LLC (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider approval of minutes from the December 3, 2019 meeting, hear public comment, and receive reports from the Executive Director, Attorney, and Engineer. The Executive Director's report includes updates on the MTT Transit Shed Repair and FEMA matters.
- Approval of minutes from December 3, 2019 meeting
- Executive Director's Report: MTT Transit Shed Repair
- Executive Director's Report: FEMA update
- Attorney's Report
- Engineer's Report
The Board approved the lowest bid for repairs to the Marine Turbine Technologies transit shed. The Commission also received updates on FEMA funding for Hurricane Barry damages and the status of the SLCC Training Facility.
- Approved $31,900 bid from ARL, LLC for transit shed repairs (Unanimous)
- Approved December 3, 2019 meeting minutes (Unanimous)