PUBLIC NOTICE
PORT OF IBERIA DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 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, May 21, 2024 at 5:30 P.M.
In attendance were Commissioners Patrick Broussard, Board President, Mark Dore, Vice-President, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Commissioner Simieon d. Theodile was absent.
Also, present were Craig Romero, Executive Director, Tracy Boudreaux, Chief
Administrative Officer, and Shari Landry, Secretary-Bookkeeper. Mr. Donelson T. Caffery,
III., Port Attorney, was present via telephone.
Thus, with a quorum being acknowledged, Commissioner Mark Dore recited the opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
I. Public Comment.
(a) Comments from the General Public on Agenda Items.
Mrs. Ashlie Spiker, Iberia Parish Tax Assessor, introduced herself and discussed her past and present accomplishments with the Board.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
On a motion by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr., and seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet the Commission approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
III. DISCUSS AND/OR DISTRIBUTE THE FOLLOWING:(a) Budget Summary for Ten (10) Months Ending April 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.
(a) Discuss/Consider Proposal(s) to remove boat.
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 Bilal Morton, seconded by Commissioner Danny J.
David, Sr. to approve and authorize the payment of bills for May 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
IV. Mr. Phil Robison, Plant Controller, Chart Energy & Chemicals, to Update the Board Regarding Improvements to Lots 77-82, 80A, and a portion of the Port of Iberia Public Dock.
There was no action taken on the above agenda item.
V. Mr. Brad Cradeur, Executive Director, Sewerage District No. 1 and Waterworks District No. 3 of Iberia Parish to address the Board regarding:
(a) Discuss/Adopt Resolution Certifying Review and Accepting the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit for the Year 2023.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners duly convened at its Regular monthly Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners resolves that the Municipal
Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report (MWPP) (attached to Resolution and available for review upon request), has been reviewed; and
WHEREAS, the MWPP Environmental Audit Report does not reflect that any actions need to be taken, and the Port of Iberia District is in compliance with the permit requirements contained in the Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) Permit Number LA 0092550.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners in Regular session, assembled on this 21st day of May, 2024, does hereby certify and inform the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LA DEQ), that there is no necessary action to be taken regarding LPDES Permit Number LA0092550, and the Port of Iberia District will continue to maintain compliance and prevent effluent violations.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the Resolution was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(b) Discuss/Consider Invoice from Murphy Cormier Gen. Contractors, Inc. Regarding Blower for Sewer Plant.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to authorize Quote No. 1038 from Murphy Cormier General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $7,434.15 for the purchase of One (1) Roots Blower URAI 45 and One (1) Roots Blower URAI 56 for the Iberia Parish Sewer system at the Port of Iberia.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
VI. Update on Committees:
(a) Discuss Policies & Procedures Committee Recommendations and
Findings from Friday, May 10, 2024 Committee Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr., to accept the Policies & Procedures Manual as presented and recommended by the Policies & Procedures Committee with the highlighted changes in the manual including; $1.00 for Public Records Request, not accepting the recommendation to add Juneteenth Holiday, and removing the Port of Iberia Port Lease Security Program ($2,500.00).
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(b) Discuss Advertising & Public Relations Committee Recommendations & Findings from Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Committee Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to accept the Advertising & Relations Committee Recommendation to accept SLCC Endowment Agreement and Scholarship Agreement with the following changes; removing Teacher Education and Hospitality from the Board of Regions Match List and changing Academic Requirement to 2.5 or above.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and
Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(c) Discuss Finance Committee Recommendations & Findings from Friday, May 10, 2024 Committee Meeting.
(a) Discuss and Consider FY 2024 2025 Budget.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to accept the Fiscal Year 2024 2025 Budget as presented to the administration with the following changes: adding $500.00 to line-item Miscellaneous Income and changing line-item Office Equipment from $13,000.00 to $14,000.00.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(b) Discuss and Consider FY 2023 2024 Audit Engagement.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to accept the engagement of Broussard, Poche, LLP to perform the Port of Iberia Districts Fiscal Year Audit ending June 30, 2024 at a fee not to exceed $39,000.00.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(d) Port Development & Maintenance Committee:
Shane Walet (Chairman), Bilal Morton, Mark Dore.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
VII. REPORT FROM MR. GERALD GESSER, GESSER GROUP, APC ON:
(a) Small Repair Projects:
{1} No updates at this time.
{2} Discuss/Consider Gesser Group, APC Invoice No. 40-POI-SRP.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize payment of Invoice No. 40-POI-SRP to Gesser Group, APC in the amount of $17,675.00 for the dates of November 8, 2023 thru May 15, 2024 for Small Repair Projects requested by the Executive Director.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and
Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(b) Hurricane Laura & Delta Storm Damages:
{1} Status Report on Hurricane Laura & Delta Facility Repairs and Limestone Repairs.
(c) Special Projects:
{1} Status Report on Rehabilitation of Building 18-A (E-Crane) 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 b c.
VIII. 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. 1.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize payment of Pay Application No. 1 to Modular Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $81, 606.96 for the period of April 18, 2024 thru May 16, 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(b) Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC April Inv. No. 70014562 for POI West Yard Expansion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr., seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70014562 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $12,147.50 for the period April 1, 2024 thru April 30, 2024 which includes April 2024 activities of: Building C Initial Repairs and Building D Final Design; 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
{2} POI West Yard Bulkhead Project Update.
(a) Discuss/Consider Merrick, LLC Pay Application No. 1.
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize payment of Pay Application No. 1 to Merrick, LLC in the amount of $89,062.50 for the period of April 4, 2024 thru May 3, 2024 for West Yard Bulkhead Project (Capital Outlay) in accordance with contract dated April 2, 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(b) Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC April Inv. No. 70014560 for West Yard Bulkhead Project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70014560 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $10,120.00 for the period April 1, 2024 thru April 30, 2024 which includes April 2024 activities of: meetings and coordination with Merrick, LLC, site inspection, review of submittals, RFIs, and Pay Application No. 1; 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
X. 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 Adopting a Resolution to Receive Bids with Contingency for Phase II Clearing & Grubbing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to adopt the following Resolution:
STATE PROJECT NO H.013572 (322) PHASE II of SPN H.013572 PARISH OF IBERIA
RESOLUTION
PORT OF IBERIA DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has submitted an application for funding of the Port Improvements Millennium Expansion Phase III Clearing and Grubbing (Phase II of SPN H.013572) 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 the 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.013572(322); and
WHEREAS, the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has reviewed the plans, specifications and cost estimate and has submitted them to the Department of Transportation and Development. The Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners will accept the final plans and specifications contingent on the LA Department of Transportation and Developments final approval 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 the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners, and the titles thereto are valid and indefeasible; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has obtained all necessary permits required for the construction of this project; and
WHEREAS, the 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, the 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 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 21st day of May, 2024, that the LA 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 the 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 the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners, and the titles thereto are valid and indefeasible and the 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 the 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 the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners.
BE IT RESOLVED that the LA Department of Transportation and Development be and hereby is assured that the 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 the 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 the 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the Resolution was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
{3} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC April Inv. No. 70014566 for Millennium Expansion Phase III Project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice No. 70014566 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $10,100.00 for the period of April 1, 2024 thru April 30, 2024 which includes April activities of: permitting and preparation of the clearing and 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(b) General Engineering and Consulting Services:
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider Approval of GIS Engineering, LLC April Inv. No. 70014555 for General Engineering and Consulting Services.
A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr., seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70014555 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $5,110.00 for the period April 1, 2024 thru April 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 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 items {1 2}.
{3} Discuss/Consider Approval of Crosby Dredging, LLC Pay Application No. 9.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize payment of Pay Application Number 9 Crosby Dredging, LLC in the amount of $2,967,524.03 for the period of April 1, 2024 April 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
{4} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC April Inv. No. 70014553 (AGMAC Phase I Channel Dredging Project Commercial Canal).
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70014553 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $76,463.75 for the period of April 1, 2024 thru April 30, 2024 which includes: Phase I Construction Admin, Construction Oversight Dredge, Phase I Environmental Inspection Oversight QA/QC Surveys, 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 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 items {1 2}.
{3} Discuss/Consider Approval of Orion Industrial Construction, LLC Pay Application No. 1.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to approve and authorize payment of Pay Application No. 1 to Orion Industrial Construction, LLC in the amount of $615,813.75 for the period of March 28, 2024 thru May 6, 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
{4} Discuss/Consider Approval of Broussard Brothers, Inc. (P7.1) Invoice No. 0217189-IN (Retainage).
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize payment of Invoice No. 0217189-IN (Retainage) to Broussard Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $18,659.60 for the removal of Pipeline P-7.1
(Vermilion) in Freshwater Bayou regarding AGMAC Phase II Dredging Project Freshwater Bayou.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
{5} Discuss/Consider Approval of Broussard Brothers, Inc. (P11) Invoice No. 0217188-IN (Retainage).
A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr., seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize payment of Invoice No. 0217188-IN (Retainage) to Broussard Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $21,687.90 for the removal of Pipeline P-11 in Freshwater Bayou regarding AGMAC Phase II Dredging Project Freshwater Bayou.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
{6} Discuss/Consider Approval of Energy Transfer/Sea Robin Pipeline
Company (P10) Payment Request No. 1.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize payment of Invoice No. 2200000694 to Energy Transfer/Sea Robin Pipeline Company, LLC in the amount of $1,122,816.01 for reimbursement of charges related to pipeline relocation for AGMAC Phase II Dredging Project Freshwater Bayou.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
{7} Discuss/Consider Approval of Hilcorp Energy Company (P7) Payment Request No. 1.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to approve and authorize payment of Invoice No. 801297880424 to Hilcorp Energy Company in the amount of $1,334,796.75 for reimbursement of charges related to pipeline relocation for AGMAC Phase II Dredging Project Freshwater Bayou.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
{8} Discuss/Consider Approval of Arrowhead Louisiana Pipeline, LLC (Harvest Midstream) (P4) Payment Request No. 1.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Dore, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize payment of Invoice No. 041021_80129788 to Arrowhead Louisiana Pipeline, LLC (Harvest Midstream) in the amount of $504,907.14 for reimbursement of charges related to pipeline relocation for AGMAC Phase II Dredging Project Freshwater Bayou.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
{9} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC April Inv. No. 70014554 (AGMAC Phase 2 Channel Dredging Project Freshwater Bayou).
A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr., seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70014554 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $61,647.25 for the period of April 1, 2024 thru April 30, 2024 which includes: LERRDS, pipeline consultant, construction admin, construction oversight, pipeline surveys, equipment, rental & 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(e) AGMAC Port of Iberia Validation Report.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC April Inv. No. 70014568 (AGMAC POI Validation Report Project Management Plan).
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70014568 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $2,575.00 for the period of April 1, 2024 thru April 30, 2024 which includes GIS Engineering work on AGMAC Validation Report.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(f) AGMAC Slip C4 (Nabors) Bankline Stabilization.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC April Inv. No. 70014556 (Slip C4 Bankline Improvements).
A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr., seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70014556 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $7,196.25 for the period April 1, 2024 thru April 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(g) AGMAC Slip P2 (Offshore Energy Services) Bank Stabilization.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC April Inv. No. 70014559 (Slip P2 Bankline Stabilization).
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70014559 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $84,327.50 for the period April 1, 2024 thru April 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(h) Offshore Energy Services Site Improvements.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC April Inv. No. 70014567 (OES Site Improvements).
A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr., seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize payment of Invoice No. 70014567 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $1,280.00 for the period of April 1, 2024 thru April 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, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
X. REPORT FROM PORT ATTORNEY Donelson T. Caffery, III.
(a) Port Attorney Report.
(b) Status of Seadrill Crane Repairs.
(c) Update on Agreement Negotiations with CBRE.
(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 24005 (12166-653-15).
A motion was made by Commissioner Bilal Morton, seconded by Commissioner Mark Dore to approve and authorize payment of Invoice No. 24005 (12166-653-15) to HPS Oil & Gas Properties, Inc. in the amount of $112.50 regarding conversations for spoil disposal site A Rainbow Gun Club; relative to the AGMAC Phase II Freshwater Bayou project for the period of April 1, 2024 thru April 15, 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(f) Discuss/Approve Donelson T. Caffery III, APLC Invoice Relative to the AGMAC Project for April.
Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
XI. 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 Authorizing the Purchase of Maintenance Equipment.
***Quote from John Deere & Kubota for Gator.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Bilal Morton to authorize Quote Number 30925674 from John Deere/Sunshine Quality Solutions for the purchase of 2024 John Deere Gator XUV865M in the amount of $20,511.56.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
*** Quote from Cajun Spraying Equipment, Inc. for Sprayer.
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Bilal Morton to authorize Quote Number 12408 from Cajun Spraying Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $7,340.63 for a Norwesco pull-type sprayer trailer frame and 500-gallon sprayer tank (labor included).
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Patrick Broussard, Mark Dore, Bilal Morton, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet.
Nays: None.
Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 21st day of May, 2024.
(c) Announcements:
***Ethics Training & Sexual Harassment Prevention due by June 30, 2024.
XII. ADJOURNMENT.
On a motion made by Commissioner Mark Dore, and seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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