PUBLIC NOTICE
PORT OF IBERIA DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025 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 Mark Dore, Board President, at the Port of Iberia Administrative Office, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30 P.M.
In attendance were Commissioners Mark Dore, Board President, Danny J. David, Sr, Vice-President, Roy A. Pontiff, Secretary-Treasurer, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard.
Commissioners Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton were absent.
Also, present were Craig Romero, Executive Director, Tracy Boudreaux, Chief Administrative Officer, and Shari Landry, Secretary-Bookkeeper.
Thus, with a quorum being acknowledged, Commissioner Shane Walet 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 regarding agenda items.
II. Presentation of Appreciation Plaque to 2024 Board President Commissioner Patrick Broussard.
Commissioner Mark Dore presented the Appreciation Plaque to the outgoing 2024 Board President, Commissioner Patrick Broussard.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
On a motion by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, and seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr, the Commission approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
IV. DISCUSS AND/OR DISTRIBUTE THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Budget Summary for Six (6) Months Ending December 2024.
{1} Discuss/Consider Budget Amendment to FY 2025 2026 Budget.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize Budget Amendment to FY 2024-2025 Budget to transfer $17,000.00 from Security Line-Item to Miscellaneous Line-Item for the costs associated with asbestos testing of the former Superior Derrick facility. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard.
Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize Budget Amendment to FY 2024-2025 Budget to transfer $12,500.00 from Security Line-Item to Office Functions Line-Item for the costs associated with Cajun Industries Announcement Ceremony. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard.
Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
(b) Listing of Utility Breakdown as it Relates to Electricity, Water, & Natural Gas.
(c) Listing of Tenant Lease Billings for 2025.
(d) Listing of Boat Stall Tenant Lease Billings for 2025. Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda items (b d).
(e) Approve Payment of Bills & Checks Issued During Interim Period.
A motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize the payment of bills for January 2025 and ratify those paid during the interim period. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
V. 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. A motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to authorize Gesser Group, APC to send the plans for the facility repairs to FEMA for review and approval with a budget not to exceed $202,600.00. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
(b) Special Projects:
{1} Update on Property Analysis Facility Book.
{2} Update on Scanning of All Necessary Record Documents. Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
VI. 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.
(b) Report from Mr. Austin Hebert of GIS Engineering on:
{1} POI West Yard Buildings C & D Update.
(a) Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC December Inv. No. 70016848 for POI West Yard Expansion. A motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70016848 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $45,349.94 for the period December 1, 2024 thru December 31, 2024 which includes December 2024 activities of: Drainage Assessment, Building C Final Design, 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: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
{2} POI West Yard Bulkhead Project Update.
(a) Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC December Inv. No. 70016849 for West Yard Bulkhead Project. A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr, seconded by Commissioner Patrick Broussard to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70016849 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $29,095.00 for the period December 1, 2024 thru December 31, 2024 which includes December 2024 activities of: Construction Administration, Construction Oversight, and ODCs; in accordance with contract dated October 17, 2023. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
VII. 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 Advertise for Public Bids.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Patrick Broussard to adopt the following Resolution:
STATE PROJECT NO H.013572 (323) PHASE III 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 Dredging (Phase III 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(323); and WHEREAS, the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has reviewed the 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 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 bids, 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 28th day of January, 2025, 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 bids 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: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the Resolution was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
{3} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC December Inv. No. 70016813 for Millennium Expansion Phase III Project. A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70016813 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $16,930.50 for the period of December 1, 2024 thru December 31, 2024 which includes December activities for work on final design plans and specs; in accordance with contract dated February 1, 2018. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
(b) General Engineering and Consulting Services:
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider Approval of GIS Engineering, LLC December Inv. No. 70016806 for General Engineering and Consulting Services. A motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70016806 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $9,224.74 for the period December 1, 2024 thru December 31, 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: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
(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.
{3} Discuss/Consider Approval to Advertise for Channel Dredging Part 2. A motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to approve and authorize GIS Engineering, LLC to advertise for public bid regarding the AGMAC Phase I Channel Dredging Part 2 project. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard.
Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
{4} Discuss/Consider Approval of Change Order No. 4 for Crosby Dredging, LLC. A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff to approve and authorize Change Order No. 4 regarding AGMAC Channel Dredging Phase I Segment 1 Commercial Canal (Capital Outlay) as it relates to an increase of $153,353.96 due to riprap stone encountered during dredging operations which required additional effort and time; and an additional 2 calendar days with a revised completion date of May 19, 2024 and a revised contract amount of $18,557,902.76; motion further authorizes the Board President to execute Change Order Number 4, and forward to LA DOTD for review and approval. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Shane Walet. Nays: Patrick Broussard. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
{5} Discuss/Consider Approval of Crosby Dredging, LLC Pay Application No. 17. A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize payment of Pay Application Number 17 to Crosby Dredging, LLC in the amount of $398,578.20 for the period of December 10, 2024 thru December 31, 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: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
{6} Update on Tracts L & M Site Improvements. Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
{7} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC December Inv. No. 70016792 (AGMAC Phase I Channel Dredging Project Commercial Canal). A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70016792 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $104,362.62 for the period of December 1, 2024 thru December 31, 2024 which includes: Environmental Permitting, Phase I Construction Admin, Phase I Construction Oversight Dredge, QA/QC Surveys, Tracts L and M Site Improvements, Bulkhead Dredging Construction Documents, ODCs, and Equipment Rentals; as per contract dated August 29, 2019 and Amendment #9 dated October 22, 2024. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
(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.
{3} Discuss/Consider Approval of Orion Industrial Construction, LLC Pay Application No. 8. A motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize payment of Pay Application No. 8 to Orion Industrial Construction, LLC in the amount of $2,849,632.35 for the period of December 1, 2024 thru December 31, 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: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
{4} Bypass Channel Update. Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
{5} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC December Inv. No. 70016805 (AGMAC Phase 2 Channel Dredging Project Freshwater Bayou). A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice Number 70016805 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $64,618.63 for the period of December 1, 2024 thru December 31, 2024 which includes: LERRDs, Bypass Channel, Environmental Analysis and Coordination, Construction Admin, Construction Oversight, ENG and Magnetometer Surveys, Equipment, Rental & Reimbursables, and ODCs; as per contract dated January 18, 2022, Amendment #1 dated August 16, 2022, Amendment #2 dated March 23, 2023, and Amendment #3 dated October 22, 2024. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard.
Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
(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 P2 (Offshore Energy Services) Bank Stabilization.
{1} Project Update. Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda item.
(g) Offshore Energy Services Site Improvements.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC December Inv. No. 70016814 (OES Site Improvements).
A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr., seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize payment of Invoice Number 70016814 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $10,000.00 for the period of December 1, 2024 thru December 31, 2024; in accordance with contract dated December 19, 2023. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
(h) Global Riser Site Improvements.
{1} Project Update.
{2} Discuss/Consider GIS Engineering, LLC December Inv. No. 70016812 (Global Riser Site Improvements). A motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize payment of Invoice Number 70016812 to GIS Engineering, LLC in the amount of $16,395.00 for the period of December 1, 2024 thru December 31, 2024; in accordance with contract dated July 16, 2024. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
VIII. REPORT FROM PORT ATTORNEY Donelson T. Caffery, III.
(a) Port Attorney Report.
(b) Status of Seadrill Crane Repairs.
(c) Update on Settlement Agreement with Terrell River Services.
(d) Discuss/Consider Approval of Contract with Port of Iberia Economic Development Corporation. Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda items (a d).
(e) Discuss/Approve Donelson T. Caffery III, APLC Invoice Relative to the AGMAC Project for December. A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Patrick Broussard to approve and authorize the payment of Invoice No. 1372 to Donelson T. Caffery, III, APLC in the amount of $1,406.25 for Professional Services relative to the AGMAC Project for the period of December 2024. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
IX. REPORT FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON:
(a) Executive Directors Monthly Report.
(b) Update on Lease Agreement with Cajun Industries, LLC Regarding Tracts O, P, & Q (33.63 acres) at the Port of Iberia. Discussion ensued and there was no action taken on the above agenda items (a b).
(c) Discuss/Consider Authorizing Executive Director to Negotiate a Lease with Prospect Regarding Property at West Yard. A motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize Executive Director to negotiate a Lease Agreement with prospect regarding available property at the Port of Iberia West Yard. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
(d) Discuss/Consider Doerles Heating & Cooling, Inc. Invoices (46613 & 46614). A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Patrick Broussard to approve and authorize payment of Invoice Number 46613 to Doerles Heating & Cooling, Inc. in the amount of $1,750.00 for the installation of Two (2) filter back grills and cleaning the evaporator coil in the attic for the HVAC system at Logan Industries facility located at the Port of Iberia. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
A motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff to approve and authorize payment of Invoice Number 46614 to Doerles Heating & Cooling, Inc. in the amount of $4,900.00 for the installation of a 70pt. dehumidifier with intake duct and discharge duct with drain & pan in the attic for the HVAC system at Logan Industries facility located at the Port of Iberia. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
(e) Discuss/Consider Hiring Help to Purge Files.
A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize hiring of help through a temp agency to purge files located at the Port of Iberia Administrative Office. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard.
Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
(f) Announcements. *** Tier 2.1 Annual Personal Financial Disclosure Statement due on or before May 15, 2025. *** Ethics Training & Sexual Harassment Prevention due by June 30, 2025.
X. EXPANSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Shane Walet, seconded by Commissioner Patrick Broussard to approve and authorize expanding the Agenda of the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioner January 28, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting to discuss/consider authorizing Executive Director to negotiate a Lease Agreement with a prospect regarding Millennium Expansion Phase III and discuss/consider authorizing Executive Director to negotiate a Lease Agreement with a prospect regarding Tracts F-1 and F-2 located at the Port of Iberia. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff, seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet to approve and authorize Executive Director to negotiate a Lease Agreement with a Prospect regarding the Millennium Expansion Phase III property located at the Port of Iberia. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton. And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
A motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr. to approve and authorize Executive Director to negotiate a Lease Agreement with Prospect regarding Tracts F-1 and F-2 located at the Port of Iberia. This motion having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, Shane Walet, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile and Bilal Morton.
And the motion was therefore passed on this the 28th day of January, 2025.
XI. ADJOURNMENT.
On a motion made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard and seconded by Commissioner Shane Walet the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. The cost of this notice is $330.00.