West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board will consider approving the 2025 budget and receive an update on port properties. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and reports from the executive director, attorney, and engineer.
- Approval of 2025 Budget
- Update on Port Properties
The Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted the budget as presented by the Executive Director. The meeting included reports on sugar warehouse status, training facilities, and current account balances.
- Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved budget 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 and take action on purchasing and installing new water meters, a service pump, and a chlorination system at the water plant. They will also review the proposed 2025 budget and a contractor payment for roof improvements at the Louisa Campus.
The Board unanimously approved the purchase of new water meters, a service pump, and a chlorination system for the water plant. A payment for roof improvements at the Louisa Campus was also approved. The Board discussed the 2025 proposed budget and the potential hiring of an assistant for the Executive Director.
- Approved purchase and installation of new water meters for the water plant (unanimous)
- Approved purchase and installation of new service pump and chlorination system for the water plant (unanimous)
- Approved $11,262.50 payment to Frisco Industrial Contractors for roof improvements at Marine Turbine Technologies warehouse building (unanimous)
- Approved October 8, 2024 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 hold a regular meeting on October 8, 2024. They will vote on a $538,401.06 partial payment to ARL Construction for the sugar warehouse project. Updates on the sugar warehouse, 301 NW Blvd., and the 50th anniversary will also be presented.
- Contractor's partial payment #14 for Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project H.014893: ARL Construction, Inc. - $538,401.06
- Executive Director's Report: Sugar Warehouse Update, 301 NW Blvd. Update, 50th Anniversary Update
- Approval of minutes from September 3, 2024 regular meeting and September 30, 2024 special meeting
The Board approved a partial payment to ARL Construction, Inc. for the Sugar Warehouse project following the expiration of the lien period. The Board also rescheduled the November meeting to November 6. Other reports included the start of operations at the new Sugar Warehouses and water damage at the Port Administrative office.
- Approved Contractor’s Application for Partial Payment #14 to ARL Construction, Inc. for $538,401.06 (Unanimous)
- Moved November port meeting from November 5 to November 6 (Unanimous)
- Accepted September 3 and September 30, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider and take action on bids received for surplus property located at 15304 Highway 182 West, Franklin, Louisiana. If approved, the Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents required to complete the sale.
- Consideration of bids for surplus property at 15304 Highway 182 West, Franklin, LA
The Board of Commissioners met to review two bids for the property located at 15301 Highway 182 West, Franklin, Louisiana. The board unanimously approved the higher bid and authorized the Executive Director or President to sign the necessary sale documents.
- Approved sale of 15301 Highway 182 West to Christina Hidalgo, CPA LLC for $80,250.00 (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 water plant rate increase and take action on payments and a resolution for roof improvements at the Louisa Campus. Updates will also be given on Highway 182, the Industrial Park, and the port's 50th anniversary.
- Consider and take action on water plant rate increase
- Update on 15304 Highway 182
- Roof improvements: Change Order No. 1 ($1,500 deduction) and Payment #1 ($101,362.50) for Frisco Industrial Contractors
- Consider resolution to accept Certificate of Substantial Completion for roof project
- Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project H.014893: contractor and subcontractor payment applications (amounts not presented)
The Board unanimously voted to postpone a previously approved water rate increase to investigate replacing inaccurate meters. Commissioners also authorized the Executive Director to pursue private sale options for the Port Office building after receiving no bids. Additionally, the Board finalized payments and completion documents for the MTT roof project.
- Delayed water rate increase to explore purchasing new meters (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to explore private sale options for 15301 Highway 182 Port Office (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #1 for a $1,500 deduction for damaged lights at MTT building (Unanimous)
- Approved $101,362.50 payment to Frisco Industrial Contractors for MTT roof repairs (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution to Accept Certificate of Substantial Completion for MTT roof repairs (Unanimous)
- Approved August 6, 2024 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 consider and take action on increasing water rates, and will also consider resolutions to accept the Certificate of Substantial Completion and Project Acceptance for the Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project. The board will also discuss an IBV Energy proposal and receive updates on 15301 Highway 182 and the Industrial Park.
- Consider and take action on increasing water rates
- IBV Energy Proposal
- Contractor's partial payment #13 for Sugar Warehouse: ARL Construction, Inc. - $133,676.53
- Change Order No. 2 for Sugar Warehouse: ARL Construction, Inc. - $81,439.94
- Resolutions to accept Certificate of Substantial Completion and Project Acceptance for Sugar Warehouse
The Board approved the 2023 financial audit and accepted the certificate of substantial completion for the sugar warehouses. The Commission also voted to increase the standard water rate by $1.00 starting in October.
- Accepted 2023 Audit as presented (unanimous)
- Approved $1.00 increase to standard water rate effective October billing cycle (unanimous)
- Approved $133,676.53 partial payment to ARL Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $3,593.46 payment to Miller Engineers (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 with ARL Construction for $81,439.94 (unanimous)
- Accepted Certificate of Substantial Completion for Sugar Warehouses Project H.014893 (322) (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution for Project Acceptance (unanimous)
- Tabled decision on bid process for property at 15301 Highway 182 West
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 2, 2024. They will consider approving the June 4, 2024 minutes, hear public comment, and receive the 2023 audit report. The board will discuss and potentially take action on the sale of 15301 Highway 182 West in Franklin, LA, and review a mid-year profit and loss report. A contractor's partial payment of $40,415.35 for the Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project is also on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from June 4, 2024 regular meeting
- Audit Report 2023
- Discuss and take action on sale of 15301 Highway 182 West, Franklin, LA
- Mid-Year Profit and Loss Report 2024
- Contractor's partial payment #12 to ARL Construction, Inc. for $40,415.35 for Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project H.014893
The Board approved soliciting bids for the sale of the Port Commission office at 15301 Highway 182. A partial payment of $40,415.35 was approved for ARL Construction, Inc. regarding the Sugar Warehouse project.
- Approved soliciting bids for the sale of the Port Commission office at 15301 Highway 182 (unanimous)
- Approved partial payment #12 to ARL Construction, Inc. for $40,415.35 (unanimous)
- Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution regarding surplus property and a grant application loan from Gulf Coast Bank. The meeting also includes updates on the Industrial Park and payment requests for the Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project.
- Resolution declaring 15301 Highway 182 West as surplus
- Grant Application Loan — Gulf Coast Bank
- ARL Construction, Inc. partial payment request: $38,951.90
- Miller Engineers professional services payment request: $7,186.91
The Board unanimously approved the repayment of a $2 million Grant Application Loan from Gulf Coast Bank. Commissioners also declared the property at 15301 Highway 182 West as surplus and approved several project payments. A proposal for a solar panel facility was referred to engineers for further study.
- Approved repayment of $2 million Grant Application Loan from Gulf Coast Bank (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution declaring property at 15301 Highway 182 West as surplus (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $38,951.90 to ARL Construction, Inc. for Sugar Warehouse project (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $7,186.91 to Miller Engineers (unanimous)
- Accepted May 7, 2024 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 consider adopting the 2024 millage rate and vote on payments totaling $347,662.86 for the Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project, including a contractor payment and engineering fees. The board will also hear reports on the MTT roof repair and Industrial Park.
- Consider and take action to adopt millage rate for 2024
- Approve contractor's application for partial payment #10: ARL Construction, Inc. - $336,882.50
- Approve Miller Engineers request for payment #17: $10,780.36
- Review Change Order No. 1 for Sugar Warehouse project: under run of $178,152.63
- Update on MTT roof repair and Industrial Park
The Board unanimously adopted the 2024 millage rate at 3.72 mills. The Commission approved several payments for the Sugar Warehouse project and requested a study on a proposed solar panel facility right of way.
- Adopted 2024 Millage Rate at 3.72 mills (Unanimous)
- Approved partial payment #10 to ARL Construction, Inc. for $336,882.50 (Unanimous)
- Approved pay request #17 to Miller Engineers for $10,780.36 (Unanimous)
- Accepted Change Order #1 for the Sugar Warehouse Project (Unanimous)
- Requested study by Reid Miller on IBV Energy Group solar panel facility proposal
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 industrial park updates and project payments. The board is reviewing payment requests related to the Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project.
- Payment request for ARL Construction, Inc. in the amount of $482,636.27
- Payment request for Miller Engineers for professional services in the amount of $17,967.28
- Update on the rail spur at Louisa
- Update on signs for the Sugar Warehouse and Industrial Park
The Board approved two payments totaling $500,603.55 for construction and engineering services related to the sugar warehouse. The project is reported to be 88% complete with an estimated completion date of June 2024.
- Approved $482,636.27 partial payment #9 to ARL Construction, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $17,967.28 pay request #16 to Miller Engineers (Unanimous)
- Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the tariff schedule and an IBV Right-of-Way proposal. The meeting includes consideration of an action on the appraisal for 15301 Highway 182 West.
- Appraisal of 15301 Highway 182 West
- ARL Construction, Inc. partial payment of $824,033.61
- Miller Engineers professional services payment of $32,341.10
- Discussion on Tariff Schedule
- IBV Right-of-Way Proposal
The Board approved partial payments to ARL Construction, Inc. and Miller Engineers for the Sugar Warehouse project. The Commission also authorized an appraisal of the Port office at 15301 Highway 182.
- Approved payment of $824,033.61 to ARL Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $32,341.10 to Miller Engineers (unanimous)
- Authorized appraisal of Port Commission office at 15301 Highway 182 (unanimous)
- Approved February 6, 2024 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 consider a resolution to award a project for Marine Turbine Technologies roof repairs. They will also review and take action on several payments, including a $1,315,406.73 contractor payment for the Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project and engineering fees for roof repairs and dredging. A new commissioner, Joe Duck, will be introduced.
- Resolution to award Marine Turbine Technologies roof repair project
- Contractor's Application for Payment #7: ARL Construction, Inc. - $1,315,406.73
- Miller Engineers Request for Payment #14: $43,121.48 for Sugar Warehouse project
- Miller Engineers Request for Payment: $2,335.00 for roof repair engineering
- Miller Engineers Request for Payment #2: $7,102.50 for dredging of port channel
The Board awarded a roof repair contract for Marine Turbine Technologies to Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC. It also approved several payments for the Sugar Warehouse project, dredging services, and engineering fees.
- Approved $114,125.00 contract for Marine Turbine Technologies roof repairs to Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,315,406.73 partial payment #7 to ARL Construction, Inc. for Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD project (Unanimous)
- Approved $43,121.48 payment to Miller Engineers Request for Payment #14 (Unanimous)
- Approved $2,335.00 payment to Miller Engineers for MTT Roof Repairs plans, specs, and inspection (Unanimous)
- Approved $7,102.50 payment to Miller Engineers for Port Channel dredging services (Unanimous)
- Accepted January 2, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the budget as presented. The Executive Director reported $5.9 million in the LAMP account and $130,000 in the checking account.
- Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved budget 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 meet to consider resolutions authorizing bank signatories and an audit engagement. The board will also discuss the 2024 budget, an update on the 301 NW Blvd property, and approve a $1,796,315.67 payment for the sugar warehouse project.
- Resolution authorizing David Naquin, Donna Lanceslin, Murphy Pontiff, Joel Authement, Lennel G. Paul, and Will Terry to sign documents for Port of West St. Mary's Hancock Whitney Bank accounts
- Resolution to approve engagement letter with Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC for 2024 audit and complete Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Approval of 2024 budget
- Update on 301 NW Blvd property
- Contractor's Application for Partial Payment #6 for $1,796,315.67 (ARt Construction, Inc.) and Miller Engineers request for payment #13 for $64,682.20 for Sugar Warehouse/LA DOTD Project H.014893
The Board approved retroactive adoption of the 2024 budget and authorized payments to ARL Construction, Inc. and Miller Engineers. The commission also updated bank account signatories and approved an engagement letter for the 2023 audit.
- Approved 2024 Budget retroactively (unanimous)
- Approved $1,796,315.67 payment to ARL Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $64,682.20 payment to Miller Engineers (unanimous)
- Authorized specific board members and Executive Director to sign Hancock Whitney Bank documents (unanimous)
- Approved Engagement Letter and Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire with Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC for 2023 Audit (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution of Respect for late commissioner Joseph Clayton Foulcard, Jr (unanimous)
- Accepted December 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)