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PUBLIC NOTICE
PORT OF IBERIA DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024
PORT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 5:30 P.M. MINUTES
The Regular meeting of the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners was called to order by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, Board President, at the Port of Iberia Administrative Office, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30 P.M.
In attendance were Commissioners Patrick Broussard, Board President, Mark Dore, Vice-President, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Commissioners Bilal Morton, Secretary-Treasurer, and Danny J. David, Sr. were absent.
Also, present were Craig Romero, Executive Director, Tracy Boudreaux, Chief Administrative Officer, Shari Landry, Secretary-Bookkeeper, and Donelson T. Caffery, III., Port Attorney.
Thus, with a quorum being acknowledged, Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, recited the opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
I. Public Comment.
(a) Comments from the General Public on Agenda Items.
There were no public comments made at the Board Meeting.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Special Meeting Friday, June 21, 2024.
On a motion by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, and seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet, the Commission approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., and Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
On a motion by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, and seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore, the Commission approved the minutes of the Special Meeting held on Friday, June 21, 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., and Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
III. DISCUSS AND/OR DISTRIBUTE THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Budget Summary for Twelve (12) Months Ending June 2024.
(b) Listing of Utility Breakdown as it Relates to Electricity, Water, & Natural Gas.
(c) Listing of Tenant Lease Billings for 2024.
(d) Listing of Boat Stall Tenant Lease Billings for 2024.
{1} Update on Removal of Abandoned Boats.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda items (a d).
(e) Approve Payment of Bills & Checks Issued During Interim Period.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize the payment of bills for July 2024 and ratify those paid during the interim period.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., and Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
IV. Ratification of Renewal of Certificates of Deposits.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and ratify the renewal of Certificate of Deposits with JD Bank for Ten (10) months at the rate of 4.75% and 4.75% A.P.Y., for Bayou Holdco, Freeport McMoRan, Noble Drilling, Turner Industries, and Aquadrill US Gulf, in accordance with the Lease Agreements with the Port of Iberia District.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
V. Mr. Coy Duplantis, Brown & Brown, to Address the Board Regarding 5% Continuity Credit/No Claims Bonus From the 2023 2024 Term.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
VI. Mr. Raule Viera, Principal/Environmental Consultant, Pelican Environmental Services, Inc., to Address the Board Regarding Pre-Demolition Process.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
VII. Mr. Jason Akers, Foley & Judell, LLP to Address the Board Regarding Bond Financing for Port Development Projects.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
VIII. Update on Committees:
(a) Port Development & Maintenance Committee:
Shane Walet (Chairman), Bilal Morton, Mark Dore.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
IX. REPORT FROM MR. GERALD GESSER, GESSER GROUP, APC ON:
(a) Hurricane Laura & Delta Storm Damages:
{1} Status Report on Hurricane Laura & Delta Facility Repairs and Limestone Repairs.
(b) Special Projects:
{1} Status Report on Rehabilitation of Building 18-A E-Crane at the (formally 17-D) at the West Yard.
{2} Tenants Request to Furnish and Install Restrooms in Building 18-B.
{3} Update on Property Analysis Facility Book.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda items (a b).
X. LOUISIANA PORT CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM SPN H.011928 EAST & WEST YARD EXPANSION & SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT:
(a) Report from Mr. Oneil Malbrough of GIS Engineering, LLC. on:
{1} Port Priority & Capital Outlay Spreadsheets.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
(b) Report from Mr. Austin Hebert of GIS Engineering on:
{1} POI West Yard Buildings C & D Update.
(a) Discuss/Consider Modular Construction Co., Inc. Pay Application No. 3.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize payment of Pay Application No. 3 to Modular Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $79,095.15 for the period of June 5, 2024 thru July 1, 2024 for Building C Initial Repairs SPN H.001928 (326) in accordance with contract dated April 11, 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(b) Discuss/Consider Approval to Request Quotes from Contractors for Building C Waterline and Plumbing Project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE STATE PROJECT NO. H. 011928(326a) Phase VIa of SPN H.011928 PARISH OF IBERIA
RESOLUTION
PORT OF IBERIA DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has submitted an application for funding of the Port Improvements East and West Yard Expansion & Site Improvements Building C Waterline (Phase VIa of SPN H.011928) port improvement project under the Port Construction and Development Priority Program; and
WHEREAS, the States share of the project funds have been made available and the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has available its local matching share of the project funds in an amount of not less than ten (10%) percent; and
WHEREAS, at the request of this Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners, GIS Engineering, LLC has prepared plans and specifications for said project, which plans and specifications are designated by State Project No. H.011928(326a); and
WHEREAS, this Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has reviewed the final plans, specifications and cost estimate and accepts them as submitted and the Department of Transportation and Development has reviewed the final plans, specifications, and cost estimate and has approved them inasmuch as they comply with the requirements of the Port Construction and Development Priority Program; and
WHEREAS, all necessary servitudes, rights-of-way, spoil disposal areas, rights of ingress and egress and the means thereof have been acquired by this Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners, and the titles thereto are valid and indefeasible; and
WHEREAS, this Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has obtained all necessary permits required for the construction of this project; and
WHEREAS, Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has agreed to accomplish all necessary utilities, fence and other facilities relocations and alterations made necessary by this project; and
WHEREAS, the Official Journal for the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners is The Daily Iberian, whose mailing address is 124 East Main Street, New Iberia, LA 70560, and whose telephone number is (337) 365-6773; and
WHEREAS, this Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners desires to advertise for competitive quotes, in accordance with LRS 38:2212, et seq., for the award of a contract in the name of the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners, and furnish engineering services during the progress of the work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners, in Regular session assembled on this 16th day of July, 2024, that the Department of Transportation and Development be and hereby is requested to authorize the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners to advertise for competitive quotes in accordance with LRS 38:2212, et seq., for the award of a contract in the name of Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners, covering the aforesaid improvements.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation and Development be and hereby is assured that all necessary servitudes, rights-of-way, rights of ingress and egress and the means thereof have been obtained by Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners, and the titles thereto are valid and indefeasible and Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners expressly agrees to defend any action for the failure of any servitude, right-of-way, right of ingress or egress, and Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners does hereby assume complete responsibility for providing engineering services during construction and the maintenance and upkeep of the project after construction.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation and Development be and hereby is assured that all required permits have been obtained by Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation and Development be and hereby is assured that Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has available its local matching funds in an amount not less than ten (10%) percent of the total project cost to insure construction of this project.
BE IT RESOLVED that Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners will and hereby does assume complete responsibility for all utilities, fence, and other facilities relocations and alterations made necessary by this project.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners does hereby save and hold harmless the Department of Transportation and Development against any loss or damage of any kind incident to or occasioned by Activities undertaken in pursuance of this agreement and expressly agrees to defend any suit brought against the Department of Transportation & Development, and pay any judgment which may result from said suit as it relates to this project.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet. Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the Resolution was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024. (c) Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC June Inv. No. 70015124 for POI West Yard Expansion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70015124 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $21,878.75 for the period June 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2024 which includes June 2024 activities of: Drainage Assessment, Building C Initial Repairs, Building D Final Design, Building C & D Site Investigation; in accordance with contract dated August 21, 2018 and Amendment #1 dated August 15, 2023.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
{2} POI West Yard Bulkhead Project Update.
(a) Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC June Inv. No. 70015127 for West Yard Bulkhead Project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70015127 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $41,533.75 for the period June 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2024 which includes June 2024 activities of: Construction admin, Construction management, OCDs, Reimbursables, and Geotechnical Subcontractor; and in accordance with contract dated October 17, 2023.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
XI. REPORT FROM MR. ONEIL MALBROUGH OF GIS ENGINEERING, LLC ON:
(a) Port Millennium Expansion Phase III Project Site Excavations & Dredging.
{1} Update on the Status of the Port Millennium Expansion Phase III Project.
{2} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC June Inv. No. 70015120 for Millennium Expansion Phase III Project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice No. 70015120 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $7,167.34 for the period of June 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2024 which includes June activities of: preparation the clearing & grubbing bidding documents; in accordance with contract dated February 1, 2018.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(b) General Engineering and Consulting Services:
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider Approval of GIS Engineering, LLC June Inv. No. 70015121 for General Engineering and Consulting Services.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70015121 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $5,595.00 for the period June 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2024 in accordance w/contract effective date of December 13, 2022 and Amendment #1 dated July 20, 2023.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(c) AGMAC Phase I Dredging Project Commercial Canal.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Port Attorney Update.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
{3} Discuss/Consider Approval of Crosby Dredging, LLC Pay Application No. 11.
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile to approve and authorize payment of Pay Application Number 11 Crosby Dredging, LLC in the amount of $1,739,665.01 for the period of June 1, 2024 June 30, 2024 for AGMAC Channel Dredging Phase I Segment 1 Commercial Canal (Capital Outlay) in accordance with contract dated August 4, 2023.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
{4} Discuss/Consider Contract Award to Broussard Brothers, Inc.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff to approve and authorize proposal from Broussard Brothers, Inc. dated July 11, 2024 in the amount of $197,273.50 for the removal of rock from existing pipelines for AGMAC Channel Dredging Phase I Commercial Canal project (Capital Outlay).
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
{5} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC June Inv. No. 70015126 (AGMAC Phase I Channel Dredging Project Commercial Canal).
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70015126 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $198,273.50 for the period of June 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2024 which includes: Phase I Construction Admin, Phase I Construction Oversight Dredge,
Phase I Environmental Inspection Oversight, QA/QC Surveys, Avery Island Inspector, ODCs and Equipment Rentals; as per contract dated August 29, 2019 and Amendment #8 dated July 20, 2023.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(d) AGMAC Phase 2 Dredging Project Freshwater Bayou.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Port Attorney Update.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
{3} Discuss/Consider Approval of Orion Industrial Construction, LLC Pay Application No. 3.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize payment of Pay Application No. 3 to Orion Industrial Construction, LLC in the amount of $36,575.00 for the period of June 2, 2024 thru July 1, 2024 for AGMAC Phase II Channel Dredging Freshwater Bayou (Capital Outlay) in accordance with contract dated February 14, 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
{4} Discuss/Consider Approval of Enterprise (Acadian Gas Pipeline System) Invoice No. 163311-MAN.
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile to approve and authorize payment of Invoice No. 163311-MAN to Acadian Gas Pipeline System in the amount of $624,586.09 for services rendered for pipeline relocation for AGMAC Phase II Channel Dredging Freshwater Bayou.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
{5} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC June Inv. No. 70015125 (AGMAC Phase 2 Channel Dredging Project Freshwater Bayou).
A motion was made by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70015125 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $59,700.50 for the period of June 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2024 which includes: LERRDs (Pipeline Relocation), Construction Oversight, Construction Admin, Equipment Rentals & Reimbursables, and ODCs; as per contract dated January 18, 2022, Amendment #1 dated August 16, 2022, and Amendment #2 dated March 23, 2023.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(e) AGMAC Port of Iberia Validation Report.
{1} Project Update.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
(f) AGMAC Slip C4 (Nabors) Bankline Stabilization.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider Approval of Change Order No. 1.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize Change Order No. 1 (Balancing) for Rigid Constructors, LLC for the addition of 71 contract days due to procurement delays; new contract completion date is July 9, 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
{3} Discuss/Consider Rigid Constructors, LLC Pay Application No. 2. A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize payment of Pay Application No. 2 to Rigid Constructors, LLC in the amount of $847,423.75 for the period of June 1, 2024 thru July 3, 2024 for AGMAC Slip C4 Bankline Stabilization (Nabors) in accordance with contract dated January 23, 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
{4} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC June Inv. No. 70015122 (Slip C4 Bankline Improvements).
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70015122 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $19,155.00 for the period June 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2024; in accordance w/contract effective date of September 29, 2023.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(g) AGMAC Slip P2 (Offshore Energy Services) Bank Stabilization.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC June Inv. No. 70015123 (Slip P2 Bankline Stabilization).
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70015123 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $7,740.00 for the period June 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2024; in accordance w/contract effective date of September 29, 2023.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(h) Offshore Energy Services Site Improvements.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC June Inv. No. 70015128 (OES Site Improvements).
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile to approve and authorize payment of Invoice No. 70015128 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $39,953.75 for the period of June 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2024; in accordance with contract dated December 19, 2023.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(i) Global Riser Site Improvements.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider Approval of GIS Engineering, LLC Professional Services Agreement.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize Professional Services Agreement between GIS Engineering, LLC and the Port of Iberia District for Global Riser Site Improvements with a proposed contract cost for professional services in the amount of $1,121,000.00 Phases I & II contingent upon executed Lease Amendment.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
XII. REPORT FROM PORT ATTORNEY Donelson T. Caffery, III.
(a) Port Attorney Report.
(b) Status of Seadrill Crane Repairs.
(c) Discuss/Consider Approval of CBRE Contract.
(d) Discuss/Consider Authorizing Board President to Execute Lease Agreement between Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries Regarding Lot 20 (0.911 acres).
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda items (a d).
(e) Discuss/Consider HPS Oil & Gas Properties, Inc. Invoice Number 24007 (12166-653-17).
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize payment of Invoice No. 24007 (12166-653-17) to HPS Oil & Gas Properties, Inc. in the amount of $225.00 for easement negotiations relative to the AGMAC Phase II Freshwater Bayou project for the period of June 1, 2024 thru June 15, 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(f) Discuss/Consider Expro and Global Riser Provisions to Leases.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize to return the over payment of $27,591.41 to Expro Americas, LLC contingent upon the execution of Global Risers First Amendment to Lease; and motion further authorizes Board President to execute Global Riser First Amendment to Lease.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(g) Discuss/Approve Donelson T. Caffery III, APLC Invoice Relative to the AGMAC Project for June.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice No. 1303 to Donelson T. Caffery, III, APLC in the amount of $3,307.50 for Professional Services relative to the AGMAC Project for the period of June 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
XIII. REPORT FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON:
(a) Executive Directors Monthly Report.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
(b) Discuss/Consider 1 st Amendment of Lease for E-Crane International USA, Inc.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize First Amendment of Lease to E-Crane International, USA, Inc. Lease with the Port of Iberia contingent upon legal review and approval; motion further allows the Board President to execute First Amendment of Lease.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(c) Discuss/Consider Enrollment Agreement between Brown & Brown and POI Regarding Employee Health Benefits.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
(d) Discuss/Consider EDI Environmental Services, Inc. Invoice Number 8968 Relative to RAM Environmental Phase I.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile to approve and authorize payment of Invoice Number 8968 to EDI Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,363.86 for site environmental inspection of 4402 South Lewis Street (former RAM Design) at the Port of Iberia.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(e) Discuss/Consider Koury Environmental Services, LLC Invoice Number 014.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Simieon
d. Theodile to approve and authorize payment of Invoice Number 014 to Koury Environmental Services, LLC in the amount of $3,400.00 for general environmental assessments of facilities including but not limited to: Expro, RAM Design, and Aquadrill located at the Port of Iberia.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(f) Discuss/Consider Iberia Aggregates & Construction Materials, LLC Invoice Number A-8374.
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile to approve and authorize payment of Invoice Number A-8374 to Iberia Aggregates & Construction Materials, LLC in the amount of $7,000.00 for flooding issues behind LA CAT; removal of broken pipe and installation of new pipe with dirt and grading of road.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(g) Discuss/Consider Iberia Aggregates & Construction Materials, LLC Invoice Number A-8375.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile, seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff to approve and authorize payment of Invoice Number A-8375 to Iberia
Aggregates & Construction Materials, LLC in the amount of $7,500.00 for a dozer to spread dirt at Ernest Crochet Road in the Port of Iberia.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Roy A. Pontiff, Simieon d. Theodile, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Bilal Morton and Danny J. David, Sr. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 16th day of July, 2024.
(h) Announcements.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT.
On a motion made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, and seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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