Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners, LA
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- Budget & taxes
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Fri Jun 26, 2026
Nominating Committee
Port commission nominating committee to recommend 2026-2027 officers
The Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners’ Nominating Committee will meet to discuss and recommend officers for the board’s June 2026–March 2027 term. No formal decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is procedural.
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POSTED: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:00am
AGENDA
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, June 26, 2026 Main Auditorium, 1st Floor
9:00 A.M 1350 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Committee Chair: Sharonda R. Williams
I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum
II. Discussion and Recommendation of Officers for the Board of Commissioners of the
Port of New Orleans, to Serve June 2026 through March 2027.
III. Adjournment
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Fri Jun 26, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Port of New Orleans to consider FY 2027 financial plan and DHL lease
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the Consolidated Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2027. The board will also review a proposed lease agreement for property at 8000 Jourdan Road and elect board officers.
- Adoption of the Consolidated Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2027
- Lease agreement with Danzas Corporation d/b/a DHL Global Forwarding for 8000 Jourdan Road
- Designation of The New Orleans Advocate as the official journal for Fiscal Year 2027
- Election of Board Officers
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Beth A. Branch
President & Chief Executive Officer
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Michael A. Thomas
Chairman
Jeanne E. Ferrer
Vice-Chair
Darryl D. Berger
Secretary-Treasurer
James J. Carter, Jr.
Sharonda R. Williams
Todd P. Murphy
Dale S. Revelle
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AGENDA
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF
THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NO. 12, FISCAL YEAR 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026 Main Auditorium, 1st Floor
9:00 A.M.* 1350 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
I. Roll Call & Determination of Quorum
II. Public Comment
III. Report by the President and Chief Executive Officer
IV. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for May 2026
V. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Consolidated Financial Statements for May 2026.
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Adopting the Board of Commissioners of the
Port of New Orleans’ Consolidated Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal
Year 2027.
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Declaring The New Orleans Advocate as the
Official Journal of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans for
Fiscal Year 2027.
D. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into a Lease Agreement with Danzas Corporation
d/b/a DHL Global Forwarding for the Property Located at 8000 Jourdan Road,
New Orleans, Louisiana.
VI. Report of the Nominating Committee
VII. Election of Board Officers
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Thu May 21, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Port of New Orleans considers insurance renewal and terminal upgrades
The Board of Commissioners will review financial statements and vote on several contracts for software, insurance, and infrastructure. The meeting includes a closed executive session regarding a legal matter involving Charles D. Walker.
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance renewal with LWCC for an estimated $531,896
- Two-year software licensing agreement with Certinia Inc. for $474,423.36
- Contract amendment with Locus, LLC for Louisiana International Terminal consultation to increase cost by $95,200
- Two contracts totaling $500,000 for mooring bollards and steel pipe piling for Julia Street Cruise Terminal upgrades
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✓ Decided: Port of New Orleans approves insurance, software, and terminal upgrade contracts
The Board approved several operational contracts, including workers' compensation insurance and software licensing. They also authorized funding for cruise terminal upgrades and anchorage consultation services. A Nominating Committee was appointed to propose new board officers for June.
- Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved April 2026 consolidated financial statements (Unanimous)
- Approved workers' compensation insurance renewal with LWCC for estimated $531,896 (Unanimous)
- Approved $474,423.36 software licensing agreement with Certinia Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $95,200 contract amendment with Locus, LLC for anchorage consultation (Unanimous)
- Approved two contracts totaling $500,000 for Julia Street Cruise Terminal upgrades (Unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioners Williams, Carter, and Revelle to the Nominating Committee
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Beth A. Branch
President & Chief Executive Officer
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Michael A. Thomas
Chairman
Jeanne E. Ferrer
Vice-Chair
Darryl D. Berger
Secretary-Treasurer
James J. Carter, Jr.
Sharonda R. Williams
Todd P. Murphy
Dale S. Revelle
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AGENDA
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF
THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NO. 11, FISCAL YEAR 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026 Main Auditorium, 1st Floor
1:30 P.M.* 1350 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
I. Roll Call & Determination of Quorum
II. Public Comment
III. Report by the President and Chief Executive Officer
IV. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for April 2026
V. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Consolidated Financial Statements for April 2026
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Renew the Board’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Policy with Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (“LWCC”) at an
Estimated Cost of $531,896 Based on Current Estimated Payroll Expenditures,
Arranged Through Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC.
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into a Two-Year Software Licensing Agreement with
Certinia Inc., in the Total Amount of $474,423.36 for the Renewal of
FinancialForce Accounting and Procurement Software Services.
D. Consider Approval of a Resolution Ratifying …
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THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF
NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR AUDITORIUM AT ITS OFFICE
LOCATED AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA,
WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. THOMAS AT 1:43 P.M.
MEMBERS Michael A. Thomas, Chairman
PRESENT: Jeanne E. Ferrer, Vice-Chair
Darryl D. Berger, Secretary-Treasurer
Todd P. Murphy, Member
James J. Carter, Jr., Member
MEMBER Sharonda R. Williams, Member
ABSENT: Dale S. Revelle, Member
STAFF: B. Branch, President & Chief Executive Officer
J. Escudier, Chief Legal Officer
Chief M. Montroll, Chief Public Safety & Emergency Management Officer
A. Laurie, Chief Financial Officer
K. App, Chief Commercial Officer
M. Jensen, Chief Operating Officer
C. Gilmore, Chief Engineering Officer
K. Gilmore, Director, Real Estate
S. Gauthier, Vice-President, Cruise
E. Federer, Director, Sustainable Development
A. Dawson, Director, Emergency Management
T. Black, General Counsel
N. Dietzen, Deputy General Counsel
C. Donze, Staff Attorney
A. Every, Manager, Accounting
A. Hanks, Manager, Cruise
B. Bailey, Information Technology Specialist
M. Austin, Information Technology Specialist
M. Sulser, Director, Engineering
H. Peltier, Engineering
B. Boughrara, Engineering
J. Moran, Procurement
A. Bierman, Manager Insurance and FEMA Ad …
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Port commission to vote on $4.5M in engineering contracts and property transfer
The Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will meet to approve financial statements, vote on nine civil engineering and five mechanical/electrical engineering contracts totaling up to $4.5M, and authorize a property transfer to the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission. The board will also recognize National Maritime Day and Maritime Month.
- Accept consolidated financial statements for March 2026
- Approve up to $500,000 each for nine civil engineering contracts (Ardurra Group, Burk-Kleinpeter, Infinity Engineering, etc.)
- Approve up to $500,000 each for five mechanical/electrical engineering contracts (G.E.C., IMC Consulting, etc.)
- Authorize transfer of 4325 France Road property to New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission
- Recognize May 22, 2026 as National Maritime Day and May 2026 as Maritime Month
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✓ Decided: Port of New Orleans approves multiple engineering service contracts
The Board approved several professional services contracts for civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. It also authorized a property transfer to the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission.
- Approved as-needed civil engineering contracts with 9 firms, not to exceed $500,000 per contract (Unanimous)
- Approved as-needed mechanical and electrical engineering contracts with 5 firms, not to exceed $500,000 per contract (Unanimous)
- Approved property transfer of 4325 France Road to the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission (Unanimous)
- Approved March 2026 consolidated financial statements (Unanimous)
- Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Recognized May 22, 2026, as National Maritime Day and May 2026 as Maritime Month (Unanimous)
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Beth A. Branch
President & Chief Executive Officer
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Michael A. Thomas
Chairman
Jeanne E. Ferrer
Vice-Chair
Darryl D. Berger
Secretary-Treasurer
James J. Carter, Jr.
Sharonda R. Williams
Todd P. Murphy
Dale S. Revelle
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AGENDA
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF
THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NO. 10, FISCAL YEAR 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026 Main Auditorium, 1st Floor
1:30 P.M.* 1350 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
I. Roll Call & Determination of Quorum
II. Public Comment
III. Report by the President and Chief Executive Officer
IV. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for March 2026
V. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Consolidated Financial Statements for March 2026
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into Separate Professional Services Contracts with
(1) Ardurra Group, Inc., (2) Burk -Kleinpeter, Inc., (3) Infinity Engineering
Consultants, L.L.C., (4) Lanier & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc., (5)
Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc., (6) Moffat & Nichol, Inc., (7) Neel -Schaffer,
Inc., (8) Thompson Engineering, Inc., of Louisiana, and (9) WSP USA Inc. to
Provide As-Needed Civil Engineering Services for a Period of Three Years, for
an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 Per Contract.
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Ente …
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THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF
NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR AUDITORIUM AT ITS OFFICE
LOCATED AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA,
WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. THOMAS AT 1:41 P.M.
MEMBERS Michael A. Thomas, Chairman
PRESENT: Jeanne E. Ferrer, Vice-Chair
Sharonda R. Williams, Member
Todd P. Murphy, Member
Dale S. Revelle, Member
James J. Carter, Jr., Member
MEMBER Darryl D. Berger, Secretary-Treasurer
ABSENT:
STAFF: B. Branch, President & Chief Executive Officer
J. Escudier, Chief Legal Officer
Chief M. Montroll, Chief Public Safety & Emergency Management Officer
A. Laurie, Chief Financial Officer
K. App, Chief Commercial Officer
C. Gilmore, Chief Engineering Officer
K. Gilmore, Director, Real Estate
M. Jensen, Chief Operating Officer
C. Labat, Director, Procurement
A. Dawson, Director, Emergency Management
T. Black, General Counsel
N. Dietzen, Deputy General Counsel
C. Donze, Staff Attorney
B. Bailey, Information Technology Specialist
M. Sulser, Director, Engineering
H. Peltier, Engineering
B. Boughrara, Engineering
J. Moran, Procurement
A. Hanks, Manager, Cruise
D. Serio, Manager, Real Estate
C. Nguyen, Manager, Engineering
J. Nuttli, Accounting
K. Mills, Manager, Government & Community Affairs
J. Passaro, Manager, En …
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Thu Mar 26, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Port of New Orleans considers $34 million in mitigation credits for LIT
The Board of Commissioners will review several contracts for infrastructure repairs, security services, and terminal upgrades. The meeting includes proposals for significant mitigation bank credit purchases for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) and a settlement agreement regarding Almonaster Allisions.
- Purchase of Bottomland Hardwood Mitigation Credits for LIT not to exceed $30,000,000
- Purchase of Brackish Marsh Mitigation Credits for LIT not to exceed $4,000,000
- Contract with Boh Bros. Construction Co., L.L.C. for $964,000 for Florida Avenue Bridge repairs
- Security guard services contract with Nola Protection Group for an estimated $655,000 per year
- Agreement with US Customs and Border Protection for $393,720.76 for Erato and Julia Cruise Terminals
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✓ Decided: Port of New Orleans approves $34M in mitigation credits for international terminal
The Board approved significant funding for environmental mitigation credits for the Louisiana International Terminal. Other actions included awarding a bridge repair contract and approving security services. The Board also authorized a settlement agreement with Excell Marine Corporation.
- Approved up to $30M for Bottomland Hardwood Mitigation Credits for Louisiana International Terminal (Unanimous)
- Approved up to $4M for Brackish Marsh Mitigation Credits for Louisiana International Terminal (Unanimous)
- Approved $964,000 contract to Boh Bros. Construction Co., L.L.C. for Florida Avenue Bridge repairs (Unanimous)
- Approved $393,720.76 agreement with US Customs and Border Protection for cruise terminal equipment upgrades (Unanimous)
- Approved security guard contract with Nola Protection Group for estimated $655,000 per year (Unanimous)
- Approved settlement agreement with Excell Marine Corporation regarding Almonaster Allisions (Unanimous)
- Approved second amendment to lease with Entergy New Orleans, LLC for properties at 5000 France Road and 4600 Jourdan Road (Unanimous; Commissioner Williams recused)
- Approved agreement with State of Louisiana to be cost share partner for St. Bernard Transportation Corridor Project Stage 1 Study (Unanimous)
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Beth A. Branch
President & Chief Executive Officer
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Michael A. Thomas
Chairman
Jeanne E. Ferrer
Vice-Chair
Darryl D. Berger
Secretary-Treasurer
James J. Carter, Jr.
Sharonda R. Williams
Todd P. Murphy
Dale S. Revelle
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AGENDA
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF
THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NO. 9, FISCAL YEAR 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026 Main Auditorium, 1st Floor
1:30 P.M.* 1350 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
I. Roll Call & Determination of Quorum
II. Public Comment
III. Report by the President and Chief Executive Officer
IV. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for February 2026
V. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Consolidated Financial Statements for February 2026
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into an Agreement with US Customs and Border
Protection in the Amount of $393,720.76 for Equipment Upgrades at the Erato
and Julia Cruise Terminals.
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution for the Purchase of Mitigation Bank Credits,
with a Not to Exceed Amount of $30,000,000 for Bottomland Hardwood
Mitigation Credits for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT).
D. Consider approval of a Resolution for the Purchase of Mitigation Bank Credits,
with a Not to Exceed Amount of $4,000,000 for Brackish Marsh Mitigation
Credits for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT). …
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THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF
NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR AUDITORIUM AT ITS OFFICE
LOCATED AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA,
WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. THOMAS AT 1:42 P.M.
MEMBERS Michael A. Thomas, Chairman
PRESENT: Jeanne E. Ferrer, Vice-Chair
Darryl D. Berger, Secretary-Treasurer
Sharonda R. Williams, Member
Todd P. Murphy, Member
Dale S. Revelle, Member
MEMBER James J. Carter, Jr., Member
ABSENT:
STAFF: B. Branch, President & Chief Executive Officer
J. Escudier, Chief Legal Officer
L. Marino, Chief of Staff & Vice-President External Affairs
Chief M. Montroll, Chief Public Safety & Emergency Management Officer
A. Laurie, Chief Financial Officer
K. App, Chief Commercial Officer
C. Gilmore, Chief Engineering Officer
M. Jensen, Chief Operating Officer
S. Gauthier, Vice-President, Cruise
C. Labat, Director, Procurement
A. Dawson, Director, Emergency Management
T. Black, General Counsel
C. Donze, Staff Attorney
B. Bailey, Information Technology Specialist
E. LeCompte, Manager, Environmental
M. Sulser, Director, Engineering
G. Brown, Vice-President, People & Culture
N. Dietzen, Staff Attorney
E. Gondek, Manager, Terminal Operations
A. Romanov, Manager, Engineering
K. Mills, Manager, Government & Community Affairs
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Thu Feb 26, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Port of New Orleans considers $7.46 million insurance renewal
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review January 2026 financial statements and meeting minutes. The board is considering a resolution to renew various insurance policies through Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC.
- Insurance renewal for property, liability, cyber, and other policies at a not-to-exceed cost of $7,460,326.70
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✓ Decided: Board approves insurance renewals not to exceed $7.46 million
The Board of Commissioners approved the renewal of multiple insurance policies, including property, liability, and cyber insurance. The Board also accepted the consolidated financial statements for January 2026 and approved the previous month's meeting minutes.
- Approved insurance renewals for property, liability, cyber, and other policies at a not-to-exceed cost of $7,460,326.70 (Unanimous)
- Approved consolidated financial statements for January 2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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Beth A. Branch
President & Chief Executive Officer
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Michael A. Thomas
Chairman
Jeanne E. Ferrer
Vice-Chair
Darryl D. Berger
Secretary-Treasurer
James J. Carter, Jr.
Sharonda R. Williams
Todd P. Murphy
Dale S. Revelle
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AGENDA
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF
THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NO. 8, FISCAL YEAR 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026 Main Auditorium, 1st Floor
1:30 P.M.* 1350 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
I. Roll Call & Determination of Quorum
II. Public Comment
III. Report by the President and Chief Executive Officer
IV. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for January 2026
V. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Consolidated Financial Statements for January 2026
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief Executive
Officer to Renew the Board’s Property, Primary and Excess Liability Insurance,
Hull and Machinery and P&I Insurance, Commercial Auto Liability, Vessel
Pollution Liability Insur ance, Public Official’s Liability Insurance, Law
Enforcement Liability Insurance, Equipment Breakdown, Architects and
Engineers Professional, Government Crime Insurance, Cyber Insurance, and
Property Terrorism, at a Not -to-Exceed Cost of $7,460,326.70, all Arranged
Through Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC.
VI. Chairman and Commissioners’ Comments
VII. Adjournment
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THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF
NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR AUDITORIUM AT ITS OFFICE
LOCATED AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA,
WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. THOMAS AT 1:40 P.M.
MEMBERS Michael A. Thomas, Chairman
PRESENT: Jeanne E. Ferrer, Vice-Chair
Darryl D. Berger, Secretary-Treasurer
Sharonda R. Williams, Member
Todd P. Murphy, Member
Dale S. Revelle, Member
James J. Carter, Jr., Member
STAFF: B. Branch, President & Chief Executive Officer
J. Escudier, Chief Legal Officer
L. Marino, Chief of Staff & Vice-President External Affairs
Chief M. Montroll, Harbor Police Department
A. Laurie, Chief Financial Officer
K. App, Chief Commercial Officer
C. Gilmore, Chief Engineering Officer
A. Coates, Vice-President, Cargo Development
S. Gauthier, Vice-President, Cruise
C. Labat, Director, Procurement
J. Mansour, Director Trade Development
K. Gilmore, Director, Real Estate
A. Dawson, Director, Emergency Management
T. Black, General Counsel
C. Donze, Staff Attorney
B. Bailey, Information Technology Specialist
M. Austin, Information Technology Specialist
J. Passaro, Manager, Engineering
Lt. C. Cummings, Harbor Police Department
K. Curth, Press Secretary
N. Carter, Manager, Central Records
B. Skaggs, Manager, Sustainable Develop …
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Thu Jan 22, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Port commission to vote on $1.6M in contracts and bylaw changes
The Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will review routine financial reports and vote on several resolutions, including a three-year debris management contract with Tetra Tech and amendments to existing engineering and consulting agreements. The board will also consider proposed changes to its bylaws and authorize the CEO to serve on multiple boards.
- $1,000,000 contract with Tetra Tech for debris and waste monitoring services
- $46,500 increase to MiNO Marine LLC engineering contract for Mobile Harbor Container Crane Project
- $550,000 amendment to Prime Business Advisory Solutions consulting agreement
- Proposed amendments to the Board’s Bylaws
- Authorization for CEO to serve on multiple boards
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✓ Decided: Port of New Orleans approves waste monitoring contract and bylaw amendments
The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts and an update to the Board's bylaws. Members also accepted the December 2025 financial statements. Public comment was recorded regarding opposition to a lease with Sunrise Foods International, Inc.
- Approved $1M contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. for debris and waste monitoring (Unanimous)
- Approved $46,500 contract increase for MiNO Marine LLC engineering services (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to the Board's Bylaws (Unanimous)
- Approved increase of Prime Business Advisory Solutions, L.L.C. contract to $550,000 (Unanimous)
- Authorized President and CEO to serve on boards of multiple organizations (Unanimous)
- Approved December 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved December 2025 consolidated financial statements (Unanimous)
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Beth A. Branch
President & Chief Executive Officer
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Michael A. Thomas
Chairman
Jeanne E. Ferrer
Vice-Chair
Darryl D. Berger
Secretary-Treasurer
James J. Carter, Jr.
Sharonda R. Williams
Todd P. Murphy
Dale S. Revelle
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AGENDA
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF
THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NO. 7, FISCAL YEAR 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026 Main Auditorium, 1st Floor
1:30 P.M.* 1350 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
I. Roll Call & Determination of Quorum
II. Public Comment
III. Report by the President and Chief Executive Officer
IV. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for December 2025
V. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Consolidated Financial Statements for December 2025
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief Executive
Officer to Enter into a Contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. to Provide Debris and
Waste Monitoring and Management Services for a Period of Three Years in an
Amount Not to Exceed $1,000,000 for the Full Contract Term.
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief Executive
Officer to Amend the Contract with MiNO Marine LLC to Provide Engineering
Services for the Mobile Harbor Container Crane Project, to Increase the Not-To-
Exceed Amount by $46,500.00.
D. Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Proposed
Amendments to the Board’s Bylaws.
E. Con …
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THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF
NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR AUDITORIUM AT ITS OFFICE
LOCATED AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA,
WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. THOMAS AT 1:37 P.M.
MEMBERS Michael A. Thomas, Chairman
PRESENT: Jeanne E. Ferrer, Vice-Chair
Darryl D. Berger, Secretary-Treasurer
Sharonda R. Williams, Member
Todd P. Murphy, Member
Dale S. Revelle, Member
MEMBER James J. Carter, Jr., Member
ABSENT:
STAFF: B. Branch, President & Chief Executive Officer
J. Escudier, Chief Legal Officer
L. Marino, Chief of Staff & Vice-President External Affairs
Chief M. Montroll, Harbor Police Department
A. Laurie, Chief Financial Officer
K. App, Chief Commercial Officer
C. Gilmore, Chief Engineering Officer
M. Sulser, Director, Engineering
G. Brown, Vice-President, People & Culture
C. Labat, Director, Procurement
K. Gilmore, Director, Real Estate
S. Abu Naser, Controller
A. Dawson, Director, Emergency Management
T. Black, General Counsel
C. Donze, Staff Attorney
N. Dietzen, Staff Attorney
E. Gondek, Manager, Berthing
B. Bailey, Information Technology Specialist
M. Austin, Information Technology Specialist
J. Passaro, Manager, Engineering
Lt. C. Cummings, Harbor Police Department
Lt. C. Clark, Jr., Harbor Police Department
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