West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, 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 2024 budget and elect new officers for the upcoming year. The meeting also includes updates on properties at 301 NW Blvd. and 15301 Hwy 182 West.
- Approval of 2024 Budget
- Election of 2024 Officers
- ARL Construction, Inc. partial payment request of $1,599,490.88 for Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project H.014893 (322)
- Miller Engineers request for payment of $57,495.30 for professional services
- Update on 301 NW Blvd. and discussion on 15301 Hwy 182 West Building
The Board approved two payments for construction and professional services. The Commission also elected new officers for the upcoming two-year term and accepted the resignation of Sam Jones.
- Approved $1,599,490.88 partial payment to ARL Construction, Inc. for Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project H.014893 (322) (Unanimous)
- Approved $57,495.30 payment to Miller’s Engineers for Professional Services (Unanimous)
- Elected Ms. Lanceslin as President, Mr. Pontiff as Vice President, and Mr. Authement as Secretary/Treasurer (Unanimous)
- Accepted November 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Sam Jones effective December 29, 2023
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2024 budget and water plant rate adjustments. The board is considering authorizations for dredging at the Port Slip and roof repairs for MTT. The meeting includes payment reviews for the Sugar Warehouse project.
- Authorization for Miller Engineers to start permitting for dredging at the Port Slip
- Authorization for Miller Engineers to begin bidding for MTT Roof Repairs
- Payment application for ARL Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,377,382.01
- Payment request for Miller Engineers professional services of $50,308.39
- Proposed 2024 Budget and water plant rate adjustment
The Board authorized payments for construction and engineering services and approved the start of permitting and bidding for dredging and roof repairs. The Executive Director presented a proposed budget for review and reported that water rates may need to increase next year.
- Approved $1,377,382.01 partial payment to ARL Construction, Inc. for Sugar Warehouse project (unanimous)
- Approved $50,308.39 payment to Miller Engineers for professional services (unanimous)
- Authorized Miller Engineers to begin permitting process to dredge the Louisa location slip (unanimous)
- Authorized Miller Engineers to begin bidding process for Marine Turbine Technologies roof repairs at Louisa location (unanimous)
- Accepted October 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to purchase building and property from Hospital Service District #1. The meeting also includes updates on the Industrial Park gate and payment requests for the Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project.
- Resolution to purchase 301 NW Blvd. in Franklin for $200,000.00
- Partial payment request for ARL Construction, Inc. of $1,734,284.49
- Payment request for Miller Engineers professional services of $57,495.29
- Update on the Industrial Park gate
The Board approved the purchase of a building in Franklin and authorized payments to ARL Construction, Inc. and Miller Engineers. The Commission also received a progress report on the Sugar Warehouse project.
- Approved purchase of building at 301 NW Blvd. in Franklin from Hospital Service District #1 for $200,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved partial payment #3 to ARL Construction, Inc. for $1,734,284.49 regarding Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project H.014893 (322) (Unanimous)
- Approved payment #10 to Miller Engineers for professional services in the amount of $57,495.29 (Unanimous)
- Approved September 5, 2023 meeting minutes as presented (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board will consider a resolution to name the SLCC Training Facility as the David J. Allain Workforce Center @ Port of West St. Mary. They will also take action on a recommendation to hire David A. Naquin as Executive Director. Other business includes an intergovernmental agreement for the Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project, contractor payments totaling $324,277.09, and updates on the Baldwin Campus White Building and Industrial Park gate.
- Resolution to name SLCC Training Facility as David J. Allain Workforce Center @ Port of West St. Mary
- Consider and take action on hiring David A. Naquin as Executive Director
- Authorize Lennel G. Paul or David A. Naquin to sign intergovernmental agreement for Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project H.014893
- Contractor's application for partial payment #2: ARL Construction, Inc. - $324,277.09
- Update on gate at Industrial Park and Hospital Service District #2 negotiation for possible port office relocation
The Board appointed David Naquin as Executive Director on a three-year contract with a renewal option. The Commission also approved payments for the Sugar Warehouse project and renamed a training facility. An intergovernmental agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development was authorized.
- Hired David Naquin as Executive Director (Unanimous)
- Named SLCC Training Facility as the David J. Allain Workforce Center at Port of West St. Mary (Unanimous)
- Authorized signing of Intergovernmental Agreement with LA DOTD for Sugar Warehouse Project H.014893 (322) (Unanimous)
- Approved $324,277.09 payment to ARL Construction, Inc. for Sugar Warehouse Partial Payment #2 (Unanimous)
- Approved $10,780.36 payment to Miller’s Engineers for Professional Services Request #9 (Unanimous)
- Accepted August 2 and August 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Adhoc Committee will meet to discuss and take action regarding the hiring of an Executive Director for the Port. The meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2023.
- Discussion and action on hiring an Executive Director for the Port
The Ad Hoc Committee recommended that the Board appoint David Naquin as permanent Executive Director. The committee also moved to request that the Board advertise for an Assistant Director position.
- Recommended to the Board that David Naquin be asked to serve as permanent Executive Director
- Recommended to the Board to advertise for the position of Assistant Director
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider updating bank account signatories following the death of Executive Director David J. Allain. The meeting includes a presentation by IBV Energy and updates on the Baldwin Campus and Industrial Park. The board will also review payments for the Sugar Warehouse project.
- Resolution to authorize David A. Naquin as signatory for Hancock Whitney Bank accounts
- Authorization for Lennel G. Paul to sign an Intergovernmental Replacement Agreement with LA DOTD
- Payment of $87,866.59 to ARL Construction, Inc. for Sugar Warehouse Project H.014893 (322)
- Payment of $3,593.46 to Miller Engineers for professional services
- Purchase of a lawn mower for maintenance
The Board updated bank account signatories and authorized an intergovernmental replacement agreement with the State of Louisiana. It also approved payments for the Sugar Warehouse project and professional engineering services.
- Authorized David A. Naquin as signatory for Hancock Whitney Bank accounts and removed David J. Allain (Unanimous)
- Authorized Lennel G. Paul to execute an Intergovernmental Replacement Agreement with LA DOTD (Unanimous)
- Approved $87,866.59 partial payment to ARL Construction, Inc. for Sugar Warehouse project (Unanimous)
- Approved $3,593.46 payment to Miller’s Engineers for professional services (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of a new lawnmower for maintenance (Unanimous)
- Adopted a Resolution of Respect for David J. Allain (Unanimous)
- Accepted July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss financial reports and facility repairs. The board will consider a resolution to incur debt and issue a Grant Anticipation Note for the Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project.
- Resolution for debt issuance and Grant Anticipation Note for Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project 1.014893 (322)
- Resolution to dedicate the SLCC Training Facility Classroom in Baldwin to David J. Allain
- Repairs to the White Building at Baldwin Campus
- Repairs to restrooms at the Port Commission Office
- 2022 Audit Report and Mid-Year Financial Report
The Board authorized a $6.5 million loan from Gulf Coast Bank for the sugar warehouse project and accepted the 2022 Annual Audit Report. The Commission also approved a new cell tower lease with SBA and authorized repairs to the Port office restrooms.
- Approved $6.5 million loan from Gulf Coast Bank at 5% interest for sugar warehouse project (Unanimous)
- Accepted 2022 Annual Audit Report and Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures (Unanimous)
- Approved amended and restated land lease with SBA for cell tower (Unanimous)
- Approved $28,775 low bid for Port office restroom repairs and rental of restroom trailer (Unanimous)
- Approved $12,000 for overhead door replacement at the White Warehouse (Unanimous)
- Approved dedication of the SLCC Training Facility classroom to David Allain (Unanimous)
- Accepted June 6 and June 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners is holding an ad hoc committee meeting to consider and take action on hiring an assistant/interim director. No other business items are listed on the agenda.
- Consider and take action on hiring an assistant/interim director
The Board of Commissioners appointed David Naquin to a part-time temporary position to assist the Executive Director. The board also directed the Port Attorney to draft an employment agreement for the role.
- Approved employment of David Naquin as part-time Interim Assistant Executive Director
- Directed Port Attorney to draft employment agreement for Mr. Naquin at $30.00 per hour plus standard mileage reimbursement
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review proposed transmission easement routes for the Bayou Teche Solar Project. The meeting also includes consideration of a contract award to ARL Construction, Inc. for $10,726,733.98.
- Resolution to award project to ARL Construction, Inc. in the amount of $10,726,733.98
- Proposed routes for transmission easement for Bayou Teche Solar Project by IBV Energy
- Payment request to Miller Engineers for $183,505.68 regarding Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project
- Introduction of new Commissioner Joe Foutcard, Jr.
- Discussion on repairs to the White Building at Baldwin Campus and Port Commission Office restrooms
The Board approved a contract for a sugar warehouse project and authorized a lease agreement with SBA. The commission also approved payments for engineering services and authorized the hiring of an interim assistant for the Executive Director.
- Awarded Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project H.014893 (322) to ARL Construction, Inc. for $10,726,733.98
- Approved resolution certifying compliance with public bid laws for Sugar Warehouse project
- Authorized Board President to sign SBA lease agreement by July 2, 2023
- Approved $183,505.68 payment to Miller Engineers for Project H.014893 (322) final design
- Approved repairs to Port office restrooms
- Authorized hiring David Naquin on an interim basis to assist the Executive Director
- Tabled discussion on Bayou Teche Solar Project transmission line routes
- Approved installation of a gate and signs at the Industrial Park
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on the Sugar Warehouse project and SBA lease. They will consider a resolution to contract with Bourgeols Law, LLC for special counsel services.
- Resolution authorizing contracting with Bourgeols Law, LLC as special counsel
- Update on Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project H.014893
- Sugar Warehouse funding discussion with Jason Akers of Foley and Judell, L. L, P.
- SBA Lease update
- Resolution of Respect for Willie Peters
The Board unanimously approved the retention of Bill Bourgeois of Bourgeois Law, LLC to provide legal services on an as-needed basis. The Commission also adopted a Resolution of Respect for late member Willie Peters and approved the April 4, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution of Respect for Willie Peters (Unanimous)
- Retained Bill Bourgeois of Bourgeois Law, LLC as Special Counsel (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board will hold a public meeting to adopt the 2023 millage rate and consider a resolution authorizing a 90-day lease extension with SBA Structures. The board will also hear reports from the Executive Director, Attorney, and Engineer, and approve minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting.
- Consider and take action to adopt millage rate for 2023
- Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a 90-day lease extension with SBA Structures
- Executive Director's report including SBA Structures Lease memo
- Public comments
- Approval of minutes from March 7, 2023
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 tax millage rate and authorized a lease extension with SBA Structures. Miller Engineers provided an update on the bidding process for sugar warehouses at the Baldwin Facility.
- Adopted 2023 Advalorem Tax Millage rate at 3.72 mills (unanimous)
- Approved resolution authorizing President Greg Paul to execute a 90-day lease extension with SBA Structures (unanimous)
- Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on the Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project and the White Warehouse lease. The meeting includes a ribbon cutting for the EDA/Facility Planning training facility scheduled for March 15.
- Pay Request #5 for Southern Constructors, LLC: $24,700 for site demolition
- Miller Engineer’s Application for Payment #6: $139,426.88 for final design services
- Ribbon cutting for EDA/Facility Planning Training Facility on March 15
- Update on Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project H.014893
- Approval of February 7, 2023 meeting minutes
The Board approved a resolution to advertise for sealed bids for sugar warehouse construction, pending state approval. Two payments were authorized for the Baldwin Campus Rehab and Site Improvements project. The Board also accepted the February 7, 2023, meeting minutes.
- Approved resolution to advertise for sealed bids for sugar warehouse construction (Unanimous)
- Approved $24,700 payment (Retainage) to Southern Constructors, LLC for Baldwin Campus Rehab Phase I (Unanimous)
- Approved $139,426.88 payment to Miller Engineers for Baldwin Campus Rehab Phase II design services (Unanimous)
- Accepted February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review an audit engagement letter for the 2022 fiscal year. The meeting also includes updates on sugar warehouse and training facility projects.
- Resolution for 2022 audit engagement with Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC
- Miller Engineer's Application for Payment #5 in the amount of $206,590.37
- Update on Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project H.014893
- Update on EDA/Facility Planning Training Facility Project No. 08-01-05240
- Update on Baldwin Campus Rehab & Site Improvements Project No. H.014893(322)
The Board approved a payment to Miller Engineers and Associates for final design services on the Sugar Warehouse Phase II project. The commission also authorized an audit engagement for 2022 and hired a new maintenance operator.
- Approved $206,590.37 payment to Miller Engineers and Associates for Sugar Warehouse Phase II final design services (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to engage Kolder, Slaven and Company for the 2022 audit (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring Jeremy Bourque as maintenance operator
- Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive reports on Baldwin Campus rehabilitation and training facility planning. The meeting also includes a review of a barge maintenance dredging permit application from Orion Engineered Carbons, LLC.
- Appraisal report for Diversified Properties
- Update on Baldwin Campus Rehab & Site Improvements (Sugar Warehouses Phase II)
- Update on EODA/Facility Planning for Training Facility
- Barge Maintenance Dredging Permit Application from Orion Engineered Carbons, LLC
The Board unanimously voted to table the purchase of the Diversified property until sugar warehouses are operational. The Commission also approved a Letter of No Obligation for a barge maintenance dredging permit. Updates were provided on the Baldwin Campus sugar warehouses and the Training Facility equipment.
- Accepted December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled purchase of Diversified property until sugar warehouses are complete and operational (unanimous)
- Approved Letter of No Obligation for Orion Engineered Carbons, LLC Barge Maintenance Dredging Permit Application (unanimous)