Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss officer recommendations, legal matters, and several professional service contracts. Action items include approving various engineering and construction management services for terminal projects.
- Geotechnical engineering contract with Professional Service Industries, Inc. up to $300,000
- Traffic engineering contract with Urban Systems, Inc. up to $300,000
- Construction management for Jourdan Road Wharf Terminal Substructure Repair up to $500,000
- Engineering and design services for Nashville Avenue Terminal Paving Improvements up to $2,000,000
- Amendment to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. contract up to $200,000
The Board authorized the acquisition of approximately 1,118 acres of property in Violet, Louisiana. Additionally, the Board elected new officers and approved several professional services contracts for engineering and construction management.
- Approved acquisition of ~1,118 acres of property in Violet (Unanimous)
- Elected Charles H. Ponstein as Chairman, Jack C. Jensen, Jr. as Vice-Chairman, and Joseph F. Toomy as Secretary-Treasurer (Unanimous)
- Approved $300,000 geotechnical engineering contract with Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $300,000 traffic engineering contract with Urban Systems, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $500,000 construction management contract with Royal Engineers and Consultants, L.L.C. (Unanimous)
- Approved $2M engineering and design contract with Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 contract amendment for AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Accepted consolidated financial statements for November 2021 (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review October 2021 financial statements and several lease agreements. Items include an estoppel agreement regarding the acquisition of The Kearney Companies, Inc. and a contract for timber piles.
- $918,750 contract to Bell Lumber and Pole Company for 1,050 timber piles
- Estoppel agreement for Precision Terminal Logistics, LLC’s acquisition of The Kearney Companies, Inc.
- $468,000 amendment to American Refrigeration, LLC contract for Jourdan Road Terminal project
- Amendment to Berthing Agreement with NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. d/b/a Norwegian Cruise Line
- Amendment to five lease agreements with The Kearney Companies, Inc.
The Board approved the acquisition of The Kearney Companies, Inc. by Precision Terminal Logistics, LLC, including the assignment and amendment of five lease agreements. The Board also awarded a contract for wharf maintenance materials and extended a berthing agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line. Financial statements for October 2021 were accepted.
- Approved lease assignment and Estoppel Agreement for Precision Terminal Logistics, LLC to acquire The Kearney Companies, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to five Kearney Companies lease agreements to allow for a due diligence phase (Unanimous)
- Awarded $918,750 contract to Bell Lumber and Pole Company for 1,050 timber piles (Unanimous)
- Approved one-year extension of berthing agreement with NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. through October 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved $468,000 contract amendment for American Refrigeration, LLC to upgrade piping to stainless steel (Unanimous)
- Accepted consolidated financial statements for October 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved October 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several action items including major terminal expansion and repair projects. The agenda also includes approving employee benefit agreements and police body-worn camera contracts.
- $2,699,400 contract for Jourdan Road Terminal cold storage expansion refrigeration installation
- $216,969 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Harbor Police Department body-worn cameras
- $785,820 contract for Julia Street Wharf water main repairs
- Up to $2,000,000 contract for Nashville Avenue Wharf 'A' substructure repair phase 2
- Three-year civil engineering services contracts not to exceed $500,000 per contract
The Board approved several capital projects, including a $2.7M refrigeration system and $785,820 for water main repairs. They also authorized new employee benefit agreements and the purchase of body-worn cameras for the Harbor Police Department. Additionally, the Board approved updates to the FMC Tariff for 2022.
- Approved $2,699,400 contract with American Refrigeration, LLC for cold storage expansion
- Approved $785,820 contract with Lou-Con, Inc. for Julia Street Wharf water main repairs
- Approved $216,969 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for 41 body-worn cameras
- Approved $235,389.99 contract with Eco Roof and Solar, Inc. for temporary roof at Robin Street Wharf
- Approved three civil engineering contracts not to exceed $500,000 each
- Approved mechanical/electrical engineering contract with Waldemar S. Nelson and Company, Inc. (max $500,000)
- Approved design contract with IMC Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Nashville 'A' Shed sprinkler replacement (max $500,000)
- Approved $2M design contract with Design Engineering, Inc. for Nashville Wharf 'A' substructure repair
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a contract for police radio hardware and support. The meeting also includes a briefing on the emergency declaration regarding Hurricane Ida impacts.
- Proposed agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Harbor Police Department ASTRO 25 Radio System upgrade
- Briefing on the President and CEO's Declaration of Extreme Public Emergency for Hurricane Ida mitigation
- Acceptance of August 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements
The Board approved a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to upgrade the Harbor Police Department's aging ASTRO 25 Radio System. Commissioners also accepted the August 2021 consolidated financial statements and received a briefing on Hurricane Ida damages.
- Approved agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Harbor Police radio hardware and support (Unanimous)
- Accepted consolidated financial statements for August 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved August 2021 public meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several action items including engineering services for the Louisiana International Terminal Project and equipment replacement at the Nashville Terminal Complex. The meeting also includes the acceptance of July 2021 financial statements and a proposed lease agreement for Powder Street Wharf.
- Engineering contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Louisiana International Terminal Project up to $4,000,000
- Crane operator cab replacement at Nashville Terminal Complex via Centric Gulf Coast, Inc. for $767,531
- Lease agreement with Bollinger Algiers, L.L.C. for Powder Street Wharf
- Annual Medicare Advantage Plan contracts for Board retirees with United Healthcare Insurance Companies
- Acceptance of July 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements
The Board approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including program management for the Louisiana International Terminal and a crane operator cab replacement. They also authorized a new lease for Powder Street Wharf and a retiree Medicare Advantage Plan.
- Approved $4M fee-for-services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Louisiana International Terminal Project (Unanimous)
- Approved $767,531 contract with Centric Gulf Coast, Inc. for Nashville Terminal Complex Crane 7 operator cab replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved 10-year lease agreement with Bollinger Algiers, L.L.C. for Powder Street Wharf (Unanimous)
- Approved $172,000 annual contract with United Healthcare for retiree Medicare Advantage Plan (Unanimous)
- Accepted consolidated financial statements for July 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved July 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts including a $2M design and permit support contract for the Louisiana International Terminal, HVAC service contracts totaling over $1.6M, and a maintenance dredging contract for Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal. The board will also discuss the CEO's annual performance review in closed session and vote on an amendment to her employment contract.
- Resolution authorizing $2M contract with AECOM for Louisiana International Terminal preliminary design and permit support
- Resolution authorizing $1,304,977 contract with Johnson Controls for HVAC and building automation services
- Resolution authorizing $317,686 contract with Star Service for HVAC services
- Resolution authorizing maintenance dredging contract with Maintenance Dredging I, LLC for Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal
- Closed executive session to discuss CEO Brandy D. Christian's annual performance review
The Board approved multiple maintenance and design contracts, including a $2M agreement for the Louisiana International Terminal Project. The Board also extended CEO Brandy D. Christian's employment contract and accepted June 2021 financial statements.
- Approved $2M contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Louisiana International Terminal Project design (Unanimous)
- Approved HVAC contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. not to exceed $1,304,977 (Unanimous)
- Approved HVAC contract with Star Service, Inc. not to exceed $317,686 (Unanimous)
- Approved maintenance dredging contract with Maintenance Dredging I, LLC not to exceed $2,141,500 for first year (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to CEO Brandy D. Christian's contract to increase salary and extend term to June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Accepted consolidated financial statements for June 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution certifying compliance with Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s questionnaire (Unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioner Darryl D. Berger as Temporary Secretary for the meeting (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved the Consolidated Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2022, including an $80.7 million Capital Investment Program. Other key actions included authorizing dredging contracts and approving a mortgage consent agreement for a property on France Road.
- Approved FY 2022 Consolidated Financial and Operating Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved $80.7M Capital Investment Program for improvements and the Louisiana International Terminal Project (Unanimous)
- Authorized up to $3M for FY 2022 dredging services beyond in-house capabilities (Unanimous)
- Approved Consent and Estoppel Agreement with The First, a National Banking Association for property at 6001, 6101, and 6201 France Road (Unanimous)
- Declared The New Orleans Advocate as the official journal for FY 2022 (Unanimous)
- Adopted 2021 Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan integrating NOPB (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Board's founding (Unanimous)
- Accepted consolidated financial statements for May 2021 (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider approving a one-year software license agreement with FinancialForce.com for $154,731.60 and a construction contract with Boh Bros. Construction Co. for up to $150,000 for the Jourdan Road Terminal Wharf Substructure Repair Project. The board will also vote on an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation for the Downman Road Container Terminal Phase 1 project. The meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The Board approved a $154,731.60 software licensing agreement and a $150,000 contract for wharf substructure repairs. Members also accepted April 2021 financial statements and authorized a $15 million grant agreement for the Downriver Container Terminal Phase 1 Project.
- Approved April 2021 public meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted consolidated financial statements for April 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved $154,731.60 software licensing agreement with FinancialForce.com, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Boh Bros. Construction Co., L.L.C. for Jourdan Road Terminal wharf repairs, not to exceed $150,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Louisiana DOTD for $15 million grant for Downriver Container Terminal Phase 1 Project (Unanimous)
- Approved settlement agreement in Port of New Orleans v. Zeaborn GMBH & Co KG and M/V E.R. LONDON (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial statements and consider a resolution to amend a cooperative agreement for the Smart Port Initiative. The board will also consider recognizing National Maritime Day and Maritime Month.
- Amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Board, Louisiana Department of Economic Development, and Water Institute of the Gulf for the Smart Port Initiative
- Acceptance of Consolidated Financial Statements for March 2021
- Resolution recognizing May 22, 2021, as National Maritime Day and May 2021 as Maritime Month
The Board approved additional funding for the Smart Port Initiative to install sensors on tugboats. It also accepted March 2021 financial statements and recognized National Maritime Day and Maritime Month. The President and CEO provided updates on the Clean Truck Replacement Incentive Program and upcoming career sessions.
- Approved $125,000 contribution for Phase II of the Smart Port Initiative (Unanimous)
- Accepted consolidated financial statements for March 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution recognizing May 22, 2021, as National Maritime Day and May 2021 as Maritime Month (Unanimous)
- Approved public meeting minutes for March 2021 (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss officer recommendations, approve financial statements, and consider several service contracts and agreements. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a settlement for a federal court case.
- Janitorial services contract with Central Services L.L.C. not to exceed $425,000
- Lease agreement with Boland Marine & Industrial, LLC for the Perry Street Wharf
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreements regarding CMAQ funding with Regional Planning Commission and Crescent Towing & Salvage Co. Inc.
- Settlement agreement regarding M/V PAC ANTARES v. The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and Ports America, LLC
- Election of Board Officers
The Board elected William H. Langenstein, III as Chairman, Charles H. Ponstein as Vice-Chairman, and Jack C. Jensen, Jr. as Secretary-Treasurer. The Board also approved a janitorial services contract, a wharf lease, and funding for tugboat engine replacements.
- Elected William H. Langenstein, III (Chairman), Charles H. Ponstein (Vice-Chairman), and Jack C. Jensen, Jr. (Secretary-Treasurer) unanimously
- Approved janitorial services contract with Central Services LLC not to exceed $425,000 unanimously
- Approved 10-year lease agreement with Boland Marine & Industrial, L.L.C. for Perry Street Wharf unanimously
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Regional Planning Commission for CMAQ funding up to $350,985.60 unanimously
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Crescent Towing and Salvage Co., Inc. for engine replacements up to $350,985.60 unanimously
- Approved settlement agreement in M/V PAC ANTARES v. Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and Ports America, LLC unanimously
- Accepted February 2021 consolidated financial statements unanimously
- Approved February 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
Board of Commissioners
The Port of New Orleans Board will consider renewing property and liability insurance policies at a cost not to exceed $6,424,737, and award a $217,500 contract to LA Contracting for water main rehabilitation on Napoleon Avenue. The meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Resolution to renew property and casualty insurance policies at a not-to-exceed cost of $6,424,737
- Resolution to award a $217,500 contract to LA Contracting Enterprise for Napoleon Avenue water main rehabilitation
- Resolution to authorize a cooperative endeavor agreement with Louisiana DOTD and City of New Orleans for the Almonaster Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project
- Resolution to amend a contract with Industrial & Crane Services, Inc. for crane inspection and repair at Nashville Avenue Terminal Complex, not to exceed $354,061.15
- Meeting conducted virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 public health emergency
The Board approved a cooperative agreement to rehabilitate the Almonaster Avenue Bridge and authorized over $6.4M for property and casualty insurance renewals. The Board also approved contracts for water main rehabilitation and crane repairs. Financial statements for January 2021 were accepted.
- Approved $6,424,737 not-to-exceed cost for property and casualty insurance renewals (Unanimous)
- Approved $217,500 contract to LA Contracting Enterprise, L.L.C. for Napoleon Avenue Gate water main rehabilitation (Unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Almonaster Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project, estimated total cost $40M (Unanimous)
- Approved $354,061.15 contract amendment for Industrial & Crane Services, Inc. for Nashville Avenue Terminal crane repairs (Unanimous)
- Accepted consolidated financial statements for January 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2021 public meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several financial and operational action items. These include approving a $30 million credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and considering a lease for four new ship-to-shore cranes.
- $30 million credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for property acquisition and development
- $30 million lease agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for four new ship to shore cranes
- $1,146,580 contract to Byers Industrial Services, LLC for repairs on Nashville Avenue Terminal Complex Crane No. 5
- $229,800.94 software licensing agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Salesforce renewal
- Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 Financial and Operating Plan
The Board approved two financing agreements with JPMorgan Chase Bank for land development and crane equipment. It also adopted an amended 2021 Financial and Operating Plan to account for pandemic-related revenue losses. Additionally, the Board awarded a crane repair contract and renewed a software license.
- Approved Amended Financial and Operating Plan for FY 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved $30M credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank for land acquisition and development (Unanimous)
- Approved $30M lease agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank for four ship-to-shore cranes (Unanimous)
- Approved $229,800.94 software licensing renewal with Carahsoft Technology Corp. (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,146,580 contract to Byers Industrial Services, LLC for crane repairs (Unanimous)
- Accepted consolidated financial statements for December 2020 (Unanimous)
- Approved December 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)