New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The Commission will meet to review the General Manager's report and the November 2023 financial statement. The body will also vote on the approval of the November 2023 meeting minutes.
- Approval of November 2023 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of November 2023 financial statement
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will meet to review financial statements and a freight tariff revision. The body is considering two service contracts totaling over $4 million.
- Contract with Stella Jones Corporation for bridge timber wood treatment services not to exceed $2,100,000
- Contract with Cedar AI, Inc. for Rail Management System and applications not to exceed $1,974,370.95
- Proposed revision to Freight Tariff 9000-B
- Acceptance of October 2023 Financial Statement
The Commission approved two service contracts and a revision to the freight tariff. It also accepted the October 2023 financial statement.
- Approved contract with Stella Jones Corporation for bridge timber wood treatment services not to exceed $2,100,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Cedar AI, Inc. for Rail Management System and applications not to exceed $1,974,370.95 (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution to revise Freight Tariff 9000-B (Unanimous)
- Accepted October 2023 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved October 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission holds its regular monthly meeting to accept the September 2023 financial statement and approve the previous meeting's minutes. The agenda also includes a report by the General Manager and public comment.
- Approval of meeting minutes for September 2023
- Acceptance of the financial statement for September 2023
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission approved the meeting minutes from September 2023 and accepted the financial statement for September 2023. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.
- Approved September 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted September 2023 financial statement (Unanimous)
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, including a vote on awarding a $210,000 contract to Republic Services for trash disposal services over one year with two one-year renewal options. Other items include approval of the August 2023 meeting minutes and financial statement, along with reports and public comment.
- Consider approval of a resolution awarding a contract to Republic Services, Inc. for trash disposal services, not-to-exceed $210,000 for the full contract term
- Approval of the financial statement for August 2023
- Approval of the meeting minutes for August 2023
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The Commission approved a contract for trash disposal services and accepted the August 2023 financial statement. The meeting also included a report on August volumes and productivity statistics.
- Approved contract to Republic Services, Inc. for trash disposal services not-to-exceed $210,000 (Unanimous)
- Accepted August 2023 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved August 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission is meeting to review financial statements and consider two service contracts. The body will discuss agreements for signal maintenance and the refurbishment of a ballast regulator.
- Contract with C.D.L. Electric Company, Inc. for grade crossings, hydraulic switches, signal maintenance and inspection services not to exceed $1,937,520
- Agreement with MOW Equipment Services to refurbish the 2005 Kershaw 46-2 Ballast Regulator not to exceed $184,000
- Acceptance of the July 2023 Financial Statement
The Commission approved several service contracts, including a multi-year agreement for grade crossings and signal maintenance. It also authorized the refurbishment of a ballast regulator and accepted the July 2023 financial statement.
- Approved contract with C.D.L. Electric Company, Inc. for grade crossings, hydraulic switches, signal maintenance and inspection services not-to-exceed $1,937,520 (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with MOW Equipment Services to refurbish 2005 Kershaw 46-2 Ballast Regulator not-to-exceed $184,000 (Unanimous)
- Accepted July 2023 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved July 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission is meeting to review financial statements and consider several contract awards and amendments. The body will discuss purchasing materials for railroad maintenance and extending existing service and lease agreements.
- Contract for crushed concrete from Pontchartrain Materials Corporation, LLC not to exceed $2,000,000
- Contract for granite ballast from Pontchartrain Materials Corporation, LLC not to exceed $828,000
- Contract for limestone ballast from Pontchartrain Materials Corporation, LLC not to exceed $2,150,000
- Amendment to Modjeski and Masters, Inc. agreement to increase cost by $950,000
- Lease extension with GATX Rail Locomotive Group, L.L.C. increasing total cost to $3,551,450
The Commission approved three separate contracts for crushed concrete, granite ballast, and limestone ballast. It also authorized contract amendments for engineering services and locomotive leasing.
- Approved June 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted June 2023 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution confirming compliance with Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s questionnaire (Unanimous)
- Awarded contract to Pontchartrain Materials Corporation, LLC for crushed concrete, not-to-exceed $2,000,000 (Unanimous)
- Awarded contract to Pontchartrain Materials Corporation, LLC for granite ballast, not-to-exceed $828,000 (Unanimous)
- Awarded contract to Pontchartrain Materials Corporation, LLC for limestone ballast, not-to-exceed $2,150,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Modjeski and Masters, Inc. agreement, increasing total not-to-exceed cost to $2,150,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved lease extension with GATX Rail Locomotive Group, L.L.C. for two years, increasing total not-to-exceed amount to $3,551,450 (Unanimous)
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission is meeting to review the Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2024. The body will also consider several contract approvals for engineering services and equipment procurement.
- Proposed Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2024
- Proposed $250,000 increase to Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. engineering contract, bringing total to $1,750,000
- Proposed contract for Wheelworx, LLC for wheelsets not to exceed $3,496,500
- Proposed designation of The New Orleans Advocate as the official journal for FY2024
The Commission approved the fiscal year 2024 budget and several service contracts. It also accepted the May 2023 financial statement and designated the official journal for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Approved Financial and Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved $3,496,500 contract to Wheelworx, LLC for wheelsets (Unanimous)
- Approved $250,000 increase to Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. engineering contract, totaling $1,750,000 (Unanimous)
- Declared The New Orleans Advocate as the official journal for FY 2024 (Unanimous)
- Accepted May 2023 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved May 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The commission will meet to elect officers to fill vacant positions. The body will also review the general manager's report and the financial statement for April 2023.
- Election to fill Commission officer vacancies
- Acceptance of the April 2023 financial statement
The Commission filled two officer vacancies and approved the April 2023 meeting minutes. The Commission also accepted the financial statement for April 2023.
- Elected Vice-Chairman Toomy as Chairman (Unanimous)
- Elected Secretary-Treasurer Leger as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
- Approved April 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted April 2023 financial statement (Unanimous)
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting. The main action item is a vote on a resolution to amend a lease with GATX Rail Locomotive Group to add up to two locomotives and increase the not-to-exceed amount to $2,536,750. The commission will also accept the March 2023 financial statement and approve the previous meeting's minutes.
- Consider approval of resolution to amend lease with GATX Rail Locomotive Group for up to two additional locomotives, increasing not-to-exceed amount to $2,536,750
- Acceptance of the Financial Statement for March 2023
- Approval of meeting minutes for March 2023
The Commission approved a resolution to lease up to two additional locomotives from GATX Rail Locomotive Group, L.L.C. The board also accepted the March 2023 financial statement and approved the previous month's meeting minutes.
- Approved lease amendment with GATX Rail Locomotive Group, L.L.C. for up to two additional locomotives and a not-to-exceed amount of $2,536,750 (Unanimous)
- Accepted the financial statement for March 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved the March 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The Public Belt Railroad Commission is meeting to review February financial statements and approve several administrative actions. Key items include a contract for the France Yard Extension and various insurance policy renewals.
- Contract award to Pointer Smith Contracting Corporation for $2,785,566 for the France Yard Extension New Rail Configuration Project
- Resolution for insurance renewals not to exceed $2,353,993
- Proposed lease agreement with Copeland’s of New Orleans, L.L.C. regarding Huey P. Long Bridge property
- Appointment of a Temporary Secretary
- Acceptance of the February 2023 Financial Statement
The Commission approved a contract for the France Yard Extension New Rail Configuration Project and authorized the renewal of multiple insurance policies. It also approved a lease agreement for property on the Huey P. Long Bridge right of way.
- Approved February 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioner Carter as temporary Secretary
- Accepted February 2023 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved insurance renewals not to exceed $2,353,993 through Arthur J Gallagher Risk Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Awarded $2,785,566 contract to Pointer Smith Contracting Corporation for France Yard Extension New Rail Configuration Project (Unanimous)
- Approved lease agreement with Copeland’s of New Orleans, L.L.C. for Huey P. Long Bridge right of way property (Unanimous)
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission is meeting to review the January 2023 financial statement and meeting minutes. The body will consider a resolution to declare vacant property as surplus for sale to a private entity.
- Proposed sale of approximately 22,660 square feet of vacant property between Boyce and Mehurin Streets in Jefferson Parish to Hoist and Crane Service Group, Inc.
- Acceptance of the January 2023 Financial Statement
The Commission declared approximately 22,660 square feet of vacant property between Boyce and Mehurin Streets as surplus. Following an amendment to the buyer's name, the Commission approved the sale of the property to M.P. Financial Group, L.L.C.
- Approved January 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted January 2023 financial statement (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to change property buyer name to M.P. Financial Group, L.L.C. (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution to declare 22,660 sq ft of vacant property in Jefferson Parish as surplus and sell to M.P. Financial Group, L.L.C. (Unanimous)
Public Belt Railroad Commission
The Commission is meeting to review the General Manager's report and the December 2022 financial statement. The body will also vote on the approval of the December 2022 meeting minutes.
- Approval of December 2022 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of December 2022 financial statement
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from December 2022 and accepted the December 2022 financial statement. The General Manager reported that the Iris Avenue bridge rail panel replacement was completed in December.
- Approved December 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted December 2022 financial statement (Unanimous)