Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contracts for infrastructure repairs and terminal projects. The meeting includes decisions on financing amendments and professional services for wharf and roof replacements.

• Contract with Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. for Louisiana Ave., Harmony St., and Seventh St. Wharf Substructure Repairs not to exceed $2,000,000
• Contract with Roofing Solutions, L.L.C. for 400 Edwards Avenue Roof Replacements Units A, C, & D for $981,000
• Amendment to Boos Navarre, LLC contract for gantry cranes engineering support not to exceed $250,000
• Contract with Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC for Louisiana International Terminal Project mitigation bank credits not to exceed $185,000
• Resolution to amend JPMorgan Chase Bank agreement for Series 2021A $30 Million Taxable Subordinate Lien Revenue Notes

The Board approved a $2 million contract for wharf repairs and a $981,000 roof replacement project. It also authorized a financial amendment to change the interest rate basis for $30 million in revenue notes and approved funding for the Louisiana International Terminal project.

• Approved $2M contract with Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. for wharf substructure repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $981,000 contract with Roofing Solutions, L.L.C. for 400 Edwards Avenue roof replacements (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to JPMorgan Chase Bank agreement for $30M revenue notes to change interest rate from LIBOR to SOFR (Unanimous)
• Approved contract up to $185,000 with Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC for Louisiana International Terminal mitigation bank credits (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment up to $250,000 with Boos Navarre, LLC for gantry crane engineering support (Unanimous)
• Accepted consolidated financial statements for November 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners Executive Committee is meeting to discuss the matter of In re: Harmony Street Wharf in a closed executive session, as permitted by state law. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, and adjournment, with no other substantive items.

• Closed executive session to discuss In re: Harmony Street Wharf

The Executive Committee met to discuss the matter of In re: Harmony Street Wharf in a closed executive session. No substantive decisions or votes on the matter were recorded in the open meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session to discuss Harmony Street Wharf (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to end closed executive session and return to open meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contracts for infrastructure repairs, software licensing, and professional services. The meeting includes decisions on river frontage lease agreements and a revision to the Board's FMC Tariff.

• Contract for Nashville Terminal Conversion fire pump replacement for $1,542,020
• Environmental consulting contract for Louisiana International Terminal planning up to $1,000,000
• Contract amendment for First Street Wharf Shed repairs up to $750,000
• Software licensing agreement with SHI International Corp. for $489,242.97
• Three grant management contracts with AECOM, HDR Engineering, and Jacobs Engineering up to $300,000 each

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including a $1.5M project for the Nashville Terminal. The Board also authorized software renewals, environmental consulting for the Louisiana International Terminal, and two river frontage lease agreements.

• Approved $1,542,020 contract for Nashville Terminal fire pump replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved $489,242.97 Microsoft Office 365 software licensing agreement with SHI International Corp. (Unanimous)
• Approved three grant management contracts with AECOM, HDR Engineering, and Jacobs Engineering Group, not to exceed $300,000 each (Unanimous)
• Approved environmental consulting contract with Gulf Engineers & Consultants, Inc. up to $1,000,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment up to $750,000 with Acme Roofing & Sheet Metal Company for First Street Wharf Shed repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved revision to the Board’s FMC Tariff, T-No. 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved river frontage lease agreement with Capital Marine Supply LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved river frontage lease agreement with Turn Services, L.L.C. at Odeon Street Wharf (Unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will receive an update on the Capital Investment Program and additional financial information. The meeting also includes a closed executive session regarding a legal matter involving M/V CMA CGM BIANCA.

• Presentation of additional financial information
• Update on the Capital Investment Program
• Closed executive session regarding Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans v. M/V CMA CGM BIANCA et al. (Case No. 20-2179)

The Committee received a report on combined cash flow and Capital Investment Program spending. Members entered a closed executive session to discuss the case of The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans v. M/V CMA CGM BIANCA et al.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session to discuss USDC-EDLA Case No. 20-2179 (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to end closed executive session and return to open meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review financial statements and vote on multiple construction and service contracts. Key discussions include hurricane damage repairs and a new berthing agreement with Norwegian Cruise Lines.

• Contract for Romeo Papa, L.L.C. for port security services at a cost of $2,000,000
• Contract for Tuna Construction, L.L.C. for Port Administration Building repairs at $1,852,000
• Contract amendment for Boh Bros. Construction Co., L.L.C. for Jourdan Road Terminal Wharf repairs up to $2,500,000
• Contract for Royal Engineers and Consultants, L.L.C. for Nashville Wharf “A” repairs up to $1,000,000
• Contract for D. L. Daigle & Co., L.L.C. for Harbor Police Building repairs at $455,000

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts for hurricane damage repairs and wharf substructure work. The Board also authorized a new berthing agreement with Norwegian Cruise Lines and a state-funded port security services contract.

• Approved $1.852M contract to Tuna Construction, L.L.C. for Port Administration Building repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $455,000 contract to D. L. Daigle & Co., L.L.C. for Harbor Police Building repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved contract up to $1M with Royal Engineers and Consultants, L.L.C. for Nashville Wharf 'A' repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment up to $2.5M with Boh Bros. Construction Co., L.L.C. for Jourdan Road Terminal Wharf repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $2M services contract with Romeo Papa, L.L.C. for state-funded port security services (Unanimous)
• Approved five-year berthing agreement with NCL Bahamas LTD. d/b/a Norwegian Cruise Lines (Unanimous)
• Approved new lease agreement with CAT 5 Composites, L.L.C. for 5100 Jourdan Road (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement for Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans v. M/V CMA CGM BIANCA et al. (Unanimous)

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee approved a proposed ballot of officers to be voted on by the full Board. The recommended officers will serve nine-month terms from September 2022 through June 2023.

• Approved recommendation of Jack C. Jensen, Jr. as Chairman (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation of Joseph F. Toomy as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation of Walter J. Leger, Jr. as Secretary-Treasurer (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several service contracts and a lease amendment. The meeting includes a closed executive session regarding a legal matter involving M/V CMA CGM BIANCA.

• Contract with PCL Construction, Inc. for Nashville Wharf “A” Substructure Repairs Phase 2 not to exceed $300,000
• Contract with D.L. Daigle & Co., L.L.C. for $151,900 to replace carpet at Julia Street Cruise Terminal
• Contract with Geographic Information Services, Inc. (GISinc) for cloud hosting and management not to exceed $189,700
• One-year contract with United Healthcare Insurance Companies for retiree Medicare Advantage Plan
• Amendment to the lease agreement for property at 4325 France Road

The Board elected Jack C. Jensen, Jr. as Chairman, Joseph F. Toomy as Vice-Chairman, and Walter J. Leger, Jr. as Secretary-Treasurer. The Board also approved contracts for wharf repairs, cruise terminal carpet replacement, and cloud hosting services.

• Elected Jack C. Jensen, Jr. (Chairman), Joseph F. Toomy (Vice-Chairman), and Walter J. Leger, Jr. (Secretary-Treasurer) (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with PCL Construction, Inc. for Nashville Wharf “A” Substructure Repairs Phase 2 not to exceed $300,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $151,900 contract with D.L. Daigle & Co., L.L.C. for carpet replacement at Julia Street Cruise Terminal (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Geographic Information Services, Inc. (GISinc) for cloud hosting and management not to exceed $189,700 (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract with United Healthcare Insurance Companies for retiree Medicare Advantage Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to lease agreement for property at 4325 France Road (Unanimous)
• Accepted consolidated financial statements for August 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved August 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several contracts for infrastructure repairs and professional services. The agenda includes decisions on hurricane damage restoration and the renewal of the CEO's employment contract.

• Contract for Ray Bros., Inc. for France Road Terminal Berth 4 Transit Shed repairs: $2,047,877
• Contract for Orion Industrial Construction, LLC for Poland Avenue Wharf Berths 4 and 5 fendering system: $1,397,500
• Contract for Acme Roofing & Sheet Metal Company Incorporated of Alabama for First Street Wharf Shed repairs: $1,243,259
• Professional services contract with Lanier & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Poland Avenue Wharf Berths 4 and 5: up to $750,000
• Renewal of CEO Brandy D. Christian’s employment contract effective September 1, 2022

The Board approved multiple infrastructure contracts for wharf repairs and structural inspections. They also authorized the renewal of President and CEO Brandy D. Christian's employment contract for a three-year term.

• Approved July 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted July 2022 consolidated financial statements (Unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 contract with Lanier & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Poland Avenue Wharf Berths 4 and 5 inspections (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,397,500 contract with Orion Industrial Construction, LLC for Poland Avenue Wharf Berths 4 and 5 fendering system (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,243,259 contract with Acme Roofing & Sheet Metal Company Incorporated of Alabama for First Street Wharf Shed repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,047,877 contract with Ray Bros., Inc. for France Road Terminal Berth 4 Transit Shed repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Regional Transit Authority for Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of CEO Brandy D. Christian's employment contract for a three-year term (Unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct a closed executive session regarding the annual performance review of President and CEO Brandy D. Christian.

• Closed Executive Session: Annual Performance Review of Ms. Brandy D. Christian

The Executive Committee met to conduct a closed executive session regarding the annual performance review of President and CEO Brandy D. Christian. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for CEO performance review (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to end closed executive session and return to open meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contracts for disaster response, debris removal, and emergency cleaning. The body is also considering amendments to its bylaws and the ratification of $2,000,000 in grant funding for port security.

• Contract with Guarantee Restoration Services, LLC for restoration and cleaning services not to exceed $3,000,000
• Contract with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for debris removal and site management not to exceed $1,000,000
• Ratification of $2,000,000 grant from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for port security
• Contract with TDP Group, LLC d/b/a Focus Foods for disaster meal services not to exceed $538,470
• Contracts with All South Consulting Engineers, Tetra Tech, Inc., and five other firms for recovery and assessment services

The Board approved several as-needed contracts for disaster response, including debris removal, cleaning, and meal services. The Board also ratified $2 million in grant funding for port security operations and adopted amendments to its bylaws.

• Approved $350,000 contract with All South Consulting Engineers, LLC for disaster response (Unanimous)
• Approved five professional services contracts for damage assessment, each not to exceed $350,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $3 million contract with Guarantee Restoration Services, LLC for emergency restoration and cleaning (Unanimous)
• Approved $1 million contract with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for debris removal and site management (Unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. for debris and waste monitoring (Unanimous)
• Approved $538,470 contract with TDP Group, LLC d/b/a Focus Foods for disaster meal services (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the Board's Bylaws (Unanimous)
• Ratified $2 million grant from Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for port security (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the Consolidated Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2023. The body is also considering several contract approvals for infrastructure repairs and equipment oversight.

• Contract for Roof Technologies, Inc. for roof replacement at 1350 Port of New Orleans Place in the amount of $893,751.27
• Contract amendment with Boos Navarre, LLC for gantry crane procurement and manufacture support not to exceed $325,000
• Contract amendment with American Refrigeration, LLC for the Jourdan Road Terminal Cold Storage Expansion in the amount of $552,525
• Adoption of the Consolidated Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2023
• Proposed amendments to the Board's Bylaws

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Consolidated Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2023. The Board also authorized multiple contracts for roof replacement, crane engineering support, and cold storage expansion.

• Approved Consolidated Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $893,751.27 contract to Roof Technologies, Inc. for administration building roof replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment not to exceed $325,000 with Boos Navarre, LLC for gantry crane engineering support (Unanimous)
• Approved $552,525 contract amendment with American Refrigeration, LLC for Jourdan Road Terminal cold storage expansion (Unanimous)
• Declared The New Orleans Advocate as the official journal for Fiscal Year 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted consolidated financial statements for May 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding property at 500 Port of New Orleans Place. The item involves consenting to assignments and operators for a Consent Agreement and Top Lease.

• Assignment of Consent Agreement and Top Lease from Riverwalk Marketplace (New Orleans), LLC to Rockstep Riverwalk, LLC for 500 Port of New Orleans Place

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review April 2022 financial statements and consider a software renewal. The meeting includes a closed executive session regarding Harmony Street Wharf.

• Software licensing agreement with FinancialForce.com, Inc. for $169,752.72
• Acceptance of Consolidated Financial Statements for April 2022
• Closed executive session regarding Harmony Street Wharf
• Administration of Oath of Office to Sharonda R. Williams

The Board approved a one-year software licensing agreement with FinancialForce.com, Inc. and accepted the consolidated financial statements for April 2022. The Board also appointed a temporary Secretary-Treasurer for the duration of the meeting.

• Approved $169,752.72 software licensing agreement with FinancialForce.com, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Accepted consolidated financial statements for April 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved April 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed Vice-Chairman Jack C. Jensen, Jr. as temporary Secretary-Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the May 19, 2022 agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a funding increase for construction management services and accepted March 2022 financial statements showing revenues $9 million over last year's year-to-date figures. The Board also appointed a temporary Secretary-Treasurer and recognized National Maritime Day.

• Approved $600,000 contract amendment for Volkert, Inc. for Nashville Avenue Terminal Crane Rail Extension Project (Unanimous)
• Accepted consolidated financial statements for March 2022 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Vice-Chairman Jack C. Jensen, Jr. as temporary Secretary-Treasurer for the meeting (Unanimous)
• Recognized May 22, 2022, as National Maritime Day and May 2022 as Maritime Month (Unanimous)
• Approved March 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review financial statements and a contract amendment for construction management. The board is also considering the appointment of a temporary Secretary-Treasurer and the recognition of National Maritime Day.

• Contract amendment not to exceed $600,000 with Volkert, Inc. for the Nashville Avenue Terminal Crane Rail Extension Project
• Appointment of Vice-Chairman Jack C. Jensen, Jr. as Temporary Secretary-Treasurer
• Acceptance of Consolidated Financial Statements for March 2022
• Resolution recognizing May 22, 2022, as National Maritime Day

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several action items including a $530,000 contract for a boom anti-collision system on ship-to-shore cranes, a resolution to apply for state funding for the Napoleon Avenue Wharf Modernization Project, and a $166,400 contract for roof replacement at 4000 France Road Parkway damaged by Hurricane Ida. They will also vote on a lease agreement with Cox Communications and extensions of parking management contracts.

• $530,000 contract to Industrial & Crane Services for anti-collision and festoon system on Cranes 4 and 5
• Resolution to apply for Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program funds for Napoleon Avenue Wharf Modernization
• $166,400 contract to Juneau Odenwald for office building roof replacement at 4000 France Road Parkway (Hurricane Ida damage)
• Lease agreement with Cox Communications for property at 400 Edwards Avenue, Harahan
• Six-month extensions (with renewal options) for SP Plus Corporation parking management agreements

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including crane systems and roof repairs. It also authorized a grant application for wharf modernization and extended a lease with Cox Communications.

• Approved $530,000 contract to Industrial & Crane Services, Inc. for ship-to-shore crane systems (Unanimous)
• Authorized $15M grant application to Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program for Napoleon Avenue Wharf Modernization (Unanimous)
• Approved $166,400 contract to Juneau Odenwald, Inc. for roof replacement at 4000 France Road Parkway (Unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Cox Communications Louisiana, L.L.C. for property at 400 Edwards Avenue, Harahan (Unanimous)
• Approved six-month extension of two parking service agreements with SP Plus Corporation (Unanimous)
• Accepted consolidated financial statements for February 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review financial statements and consider several service contracts. Key items include insurance renewals and technical services for the Louisiana International Terminal Project.

• Property and casualty insurance policies renewal not to exceed $6,424,737
• Geotechnical services for Louisiana International Terminal Project with Eustis Engineering Services, LLC not to exceed $800,000
• Security guard services contract with Stratigos Dynamics, Inc. estimated at $577,000 for Year 1
• Salesforce configuration services with Royal Engineers & Consultants LLC not to exceed $300,000
• Lease amendment with The Kearney Companies, Inc. for 4000 France Road Parkway

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the renewal of various property and casualty insurance policies and authorized several professional service contracts for the Louisiana International Terminal Project. Additionally, the Board approved a security guard contract and a lease amendment for a property on France Road Parkway.

• Approved insurance policy renewals at a cost not to exceed $6,424,737 (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 Salesforce configuration contract with Royal Engineers & Consultants LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 topographic survey contract with C.H. Fenstermaker, LLC for Louisiana International Terminal Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $800,000 geotechnical services contract with Eustis Engineering Services, LLC for Louisiana International Terminal Project (Unanimous)
• Approved security guard contract with Stratigos Dynamics, Inc. for an estimated $577,000 in Year 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment for 4000 France Road Parkway with The Kearney Companies, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Accepted consolidated financial statements for January 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review financial statements and vote on multiple service and equipment contracts. The board will also consider a settlement agreement regarding the M/V W.T. Hogg Pray.

• Software licensing agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for $252,671.29
• Contract extension with Next Generation Security, LLC not to exceed $300,000
• Purchase of a telescopic boom lift from Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. for $272,478.24
• Elevator and escalator maintenance contract with A-1 Elevator Services, LLC not to exceed $270,000
• Grant of $346,180 from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for the Clean Truck Replacement Incentive Program

The Board approved multiple operational contracts, including software renewals, security extensions, and fuel procurement. It also accepted December 2021 financial statements and approved a grant for the Clean Truck Replacement Incentive Program.

• Approved December 2021 consolidated financial statements (Unanimous)
• Approved $252,671.29 Salesforce software licensing renewal (Unanimous)
• Approved 90-day contract extension for Next Generation Security, LLC not to exceed $300,000 (Unanimous)
• Awarded two-year marine diesel fuel contract to John Stone Oil Distributor, L.L.C. not to exceed $781,193 (Unanimous)
• Approved $272,478.24 purchase of a telescopic boom lift from Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved elevator and escalator maintenance contract with A-1 Elevator Services, LLC not to exceed $270,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $346,180 grant from Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for Clean TRIP (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement regarding M/V W.T. Hogg litigation (Unanimous)