New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission, LA
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- Roads & infrastructure
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Budget & taxes
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Recent meetings
Fri Jun 26, 2026
Public Belt Railroad Commission
Commission considers $3.4 million for Huey P. Long Bridge repairs
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will meet to review the Fiscal Year 2027 financial and operating plan. The board will also consider awarding two construction contracts and designating an official journal for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Contract for Huey P. Long Bridge Deck Truss Repairs with Southern Road & Bridge, LLC for $3,420,000
- Contract for Construction of the Continental Cement Rail Spurs with Barriere Construction Co., L.L.C. for $790,890
- Adoption of the Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2027
- Designation of The New Orleans Advocate as the Official Journal for Fiscal Year 2027
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Beth A. Branch
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
POSTED: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.
AGENDA
THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION
FOR 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. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comment
IV. Report by the General Manager
V. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for May 2026
VI. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Financial Statement for May 2026
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Adopting the New Orleans Public Belt
Railroad Commission for the Port of New Orleans’ 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 New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission for the Port
of New Orleans for Fiscal Year 2027.
D. Consider Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Southern Road &
Bridge, LLC in the Amount of $3,420,000 for the Huey P. Long Bridge Deck Truss
Repairs.
E. Consider Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Barriere Construction
Co., L.L.C. in the Am …
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Thu May 21, 2026
Public Belt Railroad Commission
Commission considers $218,958 contract for Continental Cement Industry Track Project
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will meet to vote on lease agreements and a materials contract. The body will also consider applying for a federal grant for railroad crossing elimination.
- Contract for A & K Railroad Materials, Inc. for $218,958.26 for the Continental Cement Industry Track Project
- Three lease agreements with Lauricella Land Company, L.L.C. for property east of South Clearview Parkway
- Application to the Federal Railroad Administration for the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program
- Acceptance of the April 2026 Financial Statement
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✓ Decided: Commission approves $218,958 contract for Continental Cement Industry Track Project
The Commission approved a contract for rail materials and authorized three lease agreements with Lauricella Land Company, L.L.C. It also authorized an application for a Federal Railroad Administration crossing elimination grant.
- Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted April 2026 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution for CEO to enter three lease agreements with Lauricella Land Company, L.L.C. for property east of South Clearview Parkway (Unanimous)
- Approved $218,958.26 contract to A & K Railroad Materials, Inc. for the Continental Cement Industry Track Project (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution for CEO to apply for the Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program (Unanimous)
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Beth A. Branch
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
POSTED: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION
FOR 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. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comment
IV. Report by the General Manager
V. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for April 2026
VI. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Financial Statement for April 2026
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to
Enter into Three Separate Lease Agreements with Lauricella Land Company,
L.L.C. for Property Located East of South Clearview Parkway in Jefferson
Parish.
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to A & K Railroad
Materials, Inc. in the Amount of $218,958.26 for the Purchase and Delivery of
Rail, Turnout Packages, and Other Track Materials for the Continental Cement
Industry Track Project.
D. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to
Submit an Application to the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”) …
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NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION
FOR THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD
COMMISSION FOR THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR
AUDITORIUM OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS’ OFFICES, LOCATED AT 1350
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO
ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. THOMAS AT 1:33 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, Chief Executive Officer
T. Bryant, General Manager and Chief Strategy Officer
C. Kocur, Vice-President, Engineering
M. Scelson, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
L. LaCoste, Staff Attorney
G. Harris, Manager, Operations Support
GUESTS: J. Escudier, Port of New Orleans
Chief M. Montroll, Port of New Orleans
A. Laurie, Port of New Orleans
K. App, Port of New Orleans
M. Jensen, Port of New Orleans
C. Gilmore, Port of New Orleans
K. Gilmore, Port of New Orleans
S. Gauthier, Port of New Orleans
E. Federer, Port of New Orleans
A. Dawson, Port of New Orleans
Lt. C. Cummings, Port of New Orleans
T. Black, Port of New Orleans
N. Dietzen, Port of New Orleans
C. Donze, Port of New Orleans
A. Hanks, Port of New Orleans
A. Every, P …
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
Public Belt Railroad Commission
Commission to vote on property transfer and $161,412 radio purchase
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will decide on transferring ownership of a property at 4325 France Road and approving a $161,412 annual contract with Meteorcomm LLC for Positive Train Control radios. The meeting will also review the March 2026 financial statement and minutes.
- Accept financial statement for March 2026
- Transfer ownership of 4325 France Road via cooperative agreement with Port of New Orleans
- Approve $161,412 annual contract with Meteorcomm LLC for Positive Train Control radios and services
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✓ Decided: Commission approves property transfer and PTC radio purchase
The Commission approved the transfer of property at 4325 France Road to the Port of New Orleans. It also authorized the purchase of Positive Train Control (PTC) radios and services from Meteorcomm LLC. The March 2026 financial statement and meeting minutes were accepted.
- Approved transfer of ownership of property at 4325 France Road to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Meteorcomm LLC for PTC radios and services not to exceed $161,412 annually (Unanimous)
- Accepted March 2026 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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Beth A. Branch
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
POSTED: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION
FOR 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. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comment
IV. Report by the General Manager
V. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for March 2026
VI. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Financial Statement for March 2026
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to
Enter into Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Board of Commissioners of
the Port of New Orleans for the Transfer of the Ownership of the Property
Located at 4325 France Road, New Orleans, Louisiana.
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to
Enter into Agreements with Meteorcomm LLC for the Purchase and Delivery of
Positive Train Control (PTC) Radios and Related Licenses and Services at a Cost
Not to Exceed $161,412 annually.
VII. Chairman & Commissioners’ Comments
VIII. Adjournment
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NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION
FOR THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD
COMMISSION FOR THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR
AUDITORIUM OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS’ OFFICES, LOCATED AT 1350
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO
ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. THOMAS AT 1:31 P.M.
MEMBERS Michael A. Thomas, Chairman
PRESENT: Jeanne E. Ferrer, Vice-Chair
James J. Carter, Jr., Member
Sharonda R. Williams, Member
Todd P. Murphy, Member
Dale S. Revelle, Member
MEMBER Darryl D. Berger, Secretary-Treasurer
ABSENT:
STAFF: B. Branch, Chief Executive Officer
T. Bryant, General Manager and Chief Strategy Officer
C. Kocur, Vice-President, Engineering
M. Scelson, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
L. LaCoste, Staff Attorney
I. McPherson, Vice-President, Operations
A. Ferrand-Goodwin, Director, Human Resources & Org. Development
GUESTS: J. Escudier, Port of New Orleans
Chief M. Montroll, Harbor Police Department
A. Laurie, Port of New Orleans
K. App, Port of New Orleans
C. Gilmore, Port of New Orleans
M. Jensen, Port of New Orleans
C. Labat, Port of New Orleans
A. Dawson, Port of New Orleans
T. Black, Port of New Orleans
N. Dietzen, Port of New Orleans
C. Donze, Port of New Orleans
B. Bailey, Port of New Orleans
M. Sulser, Port of New Orleans
H. Peltie …
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Thu Mar 26, 2026
Public Belt Railroad Commission
Commission considers lease amendment for GATX Rail Locomotive Group
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will meet to review financial statements and consider two resolutions. These include a lease amendment and a federal grant application.
- Proposed lease amendment with GATX Rail Locomotive Group, L.L.C. to increase total not-to-exceed amount to $4,058,566
- Proposed application to the Federal Railroad Administration for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program
- Acceptance of the February 2026 Financial Statement
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✓ Decided: Commission approves GATX lease amendment and FRA grant application
The Commission approved an amendment to a locomotive lease agreement and authorized a federal grant application. The body also accepted the February 2026 financial statement and approved previous meeting minutes.
- Approved lease amendment with GATX Rail Locomotive Group, L.L.C. to increase total not-to-exceed amount to $4,058,566 (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution to apply for the Federal Railroad Administration CRISI Grant Program (Unanimous)
- Accepted February 2026 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved February 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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Beth A. Branch
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
POSTED: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION
FOR 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. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comment
IV. Report by the General Manager
V. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for February 2026
VI. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Financial Statement for February 2026
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to
Amend the Lease Agreement with GATX Rail Locomotive Group, L.L.C. to
Increase the Total Not -to-Exceed Amount to $4,058,566 for the Full Contract
Term.
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to
Submit an Application to the Federal Rail road Administration (“FRA”) f or the
Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (“CRISI”) Grant
Program.
VII. Chairman & Commissioners’ Comments
VIII. Adjournment
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NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION
FOR THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD
COMMISSION FOR THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR
AUDITORIUM OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS’ OFFICES, LOCATED AT 1350
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO
ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. THOMAS AT 1:33 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, Chief Executive Officer
T. Bryant, General Manager and Chief Strategy Officer
C. Kocur, Vice-President, Engineering
M. Scelson, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
L. LaCoste, Staff Attorney
GUESTS: J. Escudier, Port of New Orleans
L. Marino, Port of New Orleans
Chief M. Montroll, Port of New Orleans
A. Laurie, Port of New Orleans
K. App, Port of New Orleans
C. Gilmore, Port of New Orleans
M. Jensen, Port of New Orleans
S. Gauthier, Port of New Orleans
C. Labat, Director, Port of New Orleans
A. Dawson, Port of New Orleans
T. Black, Port of New Orleans
C. Donze, Port of New Orleans
B. Bailey, Port of New Orleans
E. LeCompte, Port of New Orleans
M. Sulser, Port of New Orleans
G. Brown, Port of New Orleans
N. Dietzen, Por …
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Thu Feb 26, 2026
Public Belt Railroad Commission
Commission to vote on $3.1M insurance renewal and $400K consulting contract
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will meet to approve routine financial and insurance matters, including renewing multiple insurance policies totaling up to $2,714,458.30 and authorizing a three-year consulting contract with Kinne International, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $400,000. The board will also review the January 2026 financial statement and minutes from the prior meeting.
- Renew insurance policies (cost not to exceed $2,714,458.30) through Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC
- Approve $400,000 three-year consulting contract with Kinne International, Inc. (one-year renewal option)
- Accept January 2026 financial statement
- Approve January 2026 meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Commission approves insurance renewals and consulting contract
The Commission approved insurance renewals for various properties and liabilities and authorized a three-year consulting contract with Kinne International, Inc. The January 2026 financial statement and previous meeting minutes were also accepted.
- Approved insurance renewals for general liability, pollution, and property at a cost not to exceed $2,714,458.30 (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Kinne International, Inc. for consulting services not to exceed $400,000 for the full term (Unanimous)
- Accepted January 2026 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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Beth A. Branch
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
POSTED: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION
FOR 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. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comment
IV. Report by the General Manager
V. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for January 2026
VI. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Financial Statement for January 2026
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to
Renew the Commission’s General Liability, Site Pollution, Rolling Stock
Property, and Huey P. Long Bridge Property Insurance, and to Pay its Reasonable
Share of the Consolidated Property, Commercial Auto, Public Official’s Liability
Insurance, Government Crime Insurance, Cyber Insurance, Property Terrorism,
and Other Coverages, at a Cost Not to Exceed $2,714,458.30, all Arranged through
Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC.
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to
Enter into a Contract with …
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THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION
FOR THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD
COMMISSION FOR THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR
AUDITORIUM OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS’ OFFICES, LOCATED AT 1350
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO
ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. THOMAS AT 1:32 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, Chief Executive Officer
T. Bryant, General Manager & Chief Strategy Officer
C. Kocur, Vice-President, Engineering
M. Scelson, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
L. LaCoste, Staff Attorney
GUESTS: J. Escudier, Port of New Orleans
L. Marino, Port of New Orleans
Chief M. Montroll, Harbor Police Department
Lt. C. Cummings, Harbor Police Department
A. Laurie, Port of New Orleans
K. App, Port of New Orleans
C. Gilmore, Port of New Orleans
A. Coates, Port of New Orleans
S. Gauthier, Port of New Orleans
C. Labat, Port of New Orleans
J. Mansour, Port of New Orleans
K. Gilmore, Port of New Orleans
A. Dawson, Port of New Orleans
T. Black, Port of New Orleans
C. Donze, Port of New Orleans
B. Bailey, Port of New Orleans
M. Austin, Port of …
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Thu Jan 22, 2026
Public Belt Railroad Commission
Commission to vote on $1.3M rail agreement and bylaws changes
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss and vote on key financial and operational items. The board will review the General Manager’s report, approve December 2025 meeting minutes, and act on a financial statement. Two resolutions are up for consideration: one authorizing a rail investment agreement with Continental Cement Company and another adopting proposed bylaws amendments.
- Accept financial statement for December 2025
- Approve $1.3M Industrial Track Agreement with Continental Cement Company for 2315 France Road
- Consider adoption of proposed bylaws amendments
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✓ Decided: Commission approves industrial track agreement for Continental Cement Company
The Commission authorized an industrial track agreement for a property at 2315 France Road with a rail investment not to exceed $1,300,000. The board also adopted amendments to the Commission's bylaws and accepted the December 2025 financial statement.
- Approved industrial track agreement with Port of New Orleans and Continental Cement Company, L.L.C. for 2315 France Road with investment not-to-exceed $1,300,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to the Commission’s Bylaws (Unanimous)
- Accepted December 2025 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved December 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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Beth A. Branch.
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
POSTED: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION
FOR 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. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comment
IV. Report by the General Manager
V. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for December 2025
VI. Action Items:
A. Acceptance of the Financial Statement for December 2025
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to
Enter into an Industrial Track Agreement with the Board of Commissioners of
the Port of New Orleans and Continental Cement Company, L.L.C. for the
Property Located at 2315 France Road, New Orleans, Louisiana, with a Rail
Investment Not-to-Exceed $1,300,000.
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Proposed
Amendments to the Commission’s Bylaws.
VII. Chairman & Commissioners’ Comments
VIII. Adjournment
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THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION
FOR THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD
COMMISSION FOR THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR
AUDITORIUM OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS’ OFFICES, LOCATED AT 1350
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO
ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. THOMAS AT 1:30 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
MEMBERS James J. Carter, Jr., Member
ABSENT:
STAFF: B. Branch, Chief Executive Officer
T. Bryant, General Manager & Chief Strategy Officer
C. Kocur, Vice-President, Engineering
M. Scelson, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
C. Kocur, Vice-President, Engineering
G. Harris, Manager, Operations Support
GUESTS: J. Escudier, Port of New Orleans
L. Marino, Port of New Orleans
Chief M. Montroll, Harbor Police Department
A. Laurie, Port of New Orleans
K. App, Port of New Orleans
M. Sulser, Port of New Orleans
C. Gilmore, Port of New Orleans
G. Brown, Port of New Orleans
T. Black, Port of New Orleans
C. Donze, Port of New Orleans
N. Dietzen, Port of New Orleans
C. Labat, Port of New Orleans
K. Gilmore, Port of New Orleans
S. Abu Naser, Port of New Orleans
A. Dawson, Port of New …
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