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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2014 A MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS THE BUDGET COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE TH PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4 FLOOR AT ITS OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SCOTT H. COOPER AT 1:35 P.M. ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2014. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott H. Cooper, Committee Chairman Gregory R. Rusovich, Member William T. Bergeron, Member Michael W. Kearney, Member Robert R. Bmkerding, Jr., Member MEMBERS ABSENT: Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member Laney J. Chouest, Member STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel J. Rucker!, Chief Financial Officer M. Gresham, Executive Assistance for External Affairs M. Rubino, Staff Attorney W. Stokes, Executive Secretary H. Fontenot, Paralegal GUESTS: N. Chandler, City Business A.I. Richard, Postlethwaite & Netterville A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order Committee Chairman Cooper dete1mined the existence of a quorum and called the meeting to order at 1:35 P.M. B. Public Comment Committee Chai1man Cooper called for public comment, but there was none.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PORT OF NEW ORLEANS

MINUTES

OF

THE BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

A MEETING OF

COMMISSIONERS

THE BUDGET COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF

OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE TH

PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4 FLOOR AT ITS OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF

NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER

BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SCOTT H. COOPER AT 1:35 P.M. ON TUESDAY

NOVEMBER 18, 2014.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PRESENT:

Scott H. Cooper, Committee Chairman

Gregory R. Rusovich, Member

William T. Bergeron, Member

Michael W. Kearney, Member

Robert R. Bmkerding, Jr., Member

MEMBERS ABSENT: Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member

Laney J. Chouest, Member

STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer

P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer

B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel

J. Rucker!, Chief Financial Officer

M. Gresham, Executive Assistance for External Affairs

M. Rubino, Staff Attorney

W. Stokes, Executive Secretary

H. Fontenot, Paralegal

GUESTS: N. Chandler, City Business

A.I. Richard, Postlethwaite & Netterville

A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order

Committee Chairman Cooper dete1mined the existence of a quorum and called the

meeting to order at 1:35 P.M.

B. Public Comment

Committee Chai1man Cooper called for public comment, but there was none.

C. Briefing and Discnssion Items

1. Review of October, 2014, Financial Statement.

Mr. Ruckert biiefed the committee regarding the October, 2014, financial

statements. He distributed a report detailing the financial information, a copy of

which is made part of these minutes. Mr. Rucke1i stated that October was another

good month and that expenses for the year were all below the budget. He am1ounced

that revenue for terminal operations and cruise operations came in higher than the

budget projected. Mr. Ruckert stated that parking came in below the budget because

of the Carnival Elation being dry docked for two weeks.

After discussion, the committee indicated it would reconnnend acceptance of this

month's financial statement to the Board at its next scheduled regular meeting.

2. Briefing on and Discussion of the Fiscal Ycar 2014 Financial Audit by

Postlethwaite & Netterville.

Mr. Rucke1t introduced Mr. Joey Richard of Postlethwaite & Netterville. Mr. Richard

briefed the committee and discussed the Fiscal Year 2014 financial audit. He covered

items such as the Scope and Reports, which include an opinion on the financial

statements and schedules for the end of June 2014. Mr. Richard spoke on the topic

Scope of Major Testing, which involves risk assessment, disbursements, payroll, legal

matters, claims, and analytical review. He touched on a section labeled SAS 114

Communications, which covers adjustments, management representations, and

difficulties encountered in perfonning the audit. Mr. Richard reviewed Audit

Adjustments and discussed the majority of audit adjustments that were provided by

management at the beginning of the audit. He also reviewed proposed entries related

to cash and investments, current and long-term p01tions of capital leases, and

government receivables. He last briefly reviewed the surmnary of the financial

statement and capital contributions.

3. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief

Executive Officer to Review Disclosure Obligations of Prior Bond Issues for the

Purpose of Participating in the Securities and Exchange Commission's

Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperative Initiative and to File with the

Securities and Exchange Commission the Municipalities Continuing Disclosure

Initiative Questionnaire Reporting Any Deficiencies in Prior Disclosures.

Mr. Rucke1t briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution

authorizing the Board to review disclosure obligations of prior bond issues for the

purpose of paiticipating in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s

Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperative initiative and to file with the SEC.

Entities filing reports of possible deficiencies in their prior disclosures would be

exempt from SEC fines otherwise assessable. Mr. Rucke1i stated that approving this

resolution will give the Boai·d the opportunity to rep01i any deficiencies in prior

official statements. He co111111ented that the only official statements that it affects at

this time are for the years 2010 and 2013 and that the anticipated filing would include

improper indexing of certain reports and the fact that the Board did not disclose the

downgrading of the certain bond insurers. He considered none of these disclosures

material.

After discussion, the committee indicated it would recommend approval of this

resolution to the Board at its next scheduled regular meeting.

D. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the committee, Committee Chairman

Cooper adjourned the meeting at 2:09 P.M.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PORT OF NEW ORLEANS

MINUTES

OF THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING

COMMITTEE MEETING

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

A MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OF THE

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE TH

PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4 FLOOR AT ITS OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER

BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN WILLIAM T. BERGERON AT 2:10 P.M. ON

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:

William T. Bergeron, Committee Chairman

Gregory R. Rusovich, Member

Scott H. Cooper, Member

Michael W. Kearney, Member

Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member

MEMBERS ABSENT: Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member

Laney J. Chouest, Member

STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer

P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer

B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel

D. Keller, Director, Port Development

J. Rucker!, Chief Financial Officer

M. Gresham, Director of External Affairs

C. Dunn, Deputy Director, Pmi Development

M. Rubino, Staff Attorney

W. Stokes, Executive Secretary

I-I. Fontenot, Paralegal

R. Bylsma, Facilities Manager

GUESTS: N. Chandler, City Business

C. Balthazar, Riverworks

A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order

Committee Chairman Bergeron determined the presence of a quorum and called the

meeting to order at 2: 10 P.M.

B. Public Comment

Committee Chairman Bergeron called for public comment, but there was none.

C. Briefing and Discussion Items

1. Briefing on and Discussion of an Award of Contract to ARC Mechanical

Contractors, Inc., for France Road Drainage Pump Station No. 6 Pump

Replacement.

Ms. Keller briefed the committee on and recormnended approval of the award of a

contract in the amount of $106,900 to ARC Mechanical Contractors, Inc., a new

contractor for the Board. The purpose of the contract is for labor, material and

equipment to replace a storm drainage pump at Station 6 off France Road.

After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the

Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

2. Briefing on and Discussion of an Award of Contract to D & D Construction LA,

LLC, for Alabo Street Wharf Riverbank and Levee Debris Removal.

Ms. Keller briefed the committee on and recmmnended approval of the award of a

contract in the amount of $168,000 to D & D Construction LA, LLC., another new

bidder. The purpose of the contract is for labor, material and equipment to remove

accumulated driftwood debris under the Alabo Street Wharf.

After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the BoaTd at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

3. Briefing on and Discussion of an Award of Contract to D & D Construction LA,

LLC, for First Street Wharf Deck Repairs.

Ms. Keller briefed the committee on and recormnended approval of the award of a

contract in the amount of $158,000 to D & D Construction LA, LLC. The purpose of

the contract is for labor, material and equipment to repair the concrete wharf deck at

the First Street Wharf.

After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the

Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

4. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Ratifying the President and Chief

Executive Officer's Declaration of Extreme Public Emergency at the Seabrook

Bridge and His Award of Contracts for Emergency Structural Repair Work.

Ms. Keller briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution ratifying the action of the Board's President and Chief Executive Officer in declaring

an extreme public emergency on October 30, 2014, under his Bylaw authority and

authorizing contracts for emergency professional engineering services and emergency

structural repairs to the Seabrook Bridge. This emergency action included an $85,000

amendment to an existing contract with Modjeski & Masters, Inc., for engineering

design services and a new contract in the amount of $1,271,444 to Boh Bros.

Construction Co., LLC, to make the necessary structural repairs.

After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the

Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

5. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief

Executive Officer to Enter into a Contract with Manning Architects, A

Professional Architectural Corporation, for the Poland Avenue Cruise Terminal

Project.

Mr. Keller briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution

authorizing the President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract not to

exceed the amount of $2,046,000 with Manning Architects. The purpose of this

contract is for the design of the Poland Avenue Cruise Terminal Project. Ms. Keller

stated that this contract will include the design of three phases: funding sources;

impact on the neighborhood; and the practicality of the size of the project.

Mr. LaGrange commented on and Ms. Keller confirmed that Manning Architects will

handle design of the whole project, but not build the project. Commissioner

Rusovich expressed concern about Mauning's hourly fees as compared to industiy

hourly fees, and Ms. Keller acknowledged that comparisons of hourly fees were

conducted. Ms. Keller confirmed to Conllllissioner Barkerding that the old Poland

Avenue Shed will be removed.

After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the

Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

6. Update on Status of Board Response to the Louisiana Department of Health and

Hospitals Water System Requirements.

Ms. Durm briefed the conllllittee on the Board's response to the Louisiana

Depmiment of Health and Hospitals' (DHH) administrative order and m1 update on

the background and status on the Board's Public Drinking Water Systems. She

reviewed the current water quality monitoring program covering the daily and

monthly chlorine sampling. Ms. Dunn talked about m1implementation plan to comply

with the DHH administrative order that consists of chlorine and bacterial samplings,

staff training, monthly reporting and monitoring relating to facility services and

environmental services. She indicated that Ryan Bylsma is in the process of getting

DHH ce1iification in order to conduct monthly reporting m1d monitoring. Ms. Dunn

reviewed the estimated costs of compliance with the administrative order and new

health regulations which would be considered as operating and capital expenses.

D. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the committee, Committee Chairman

Bergeron adjourned the meeting at 2:52 P.M.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PORT OF NEW ORLEANS

MINUTES

OF THE PROPERTY AND INSURANCE

COMMITTEE MEETING

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

A MEETING OF THE PROPERTY AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE

Tl!

PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4 FLOOR AT ITS OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER

BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL W. KEARNEY AT 2:52 P.M. ON

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PRESENT:

Michael W. Kearney, Committee Chairman

Gregory R. Rusovich, Member

Scott H. Cooper, Member

William T. Bergeron, Member

Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member

MEMBERS ABSENT: Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member

Laney J. Chouest, Member

STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer

P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer

B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel

P. Zinunermann, Director, Operations

A. Fant, Deputy Director, Operations

M. Rubino, Staff Attorney

W. Stokes, Executive Secretary

H. Fontenot, Paralegal

GUESTS: C. Balthazar, Riverworks

N. Chandler, City Business

A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order

Committee Chairman Kearney determined the existence of a quorum and called the

meeting to order at 2:52 P.M.

B. Public Comment

Committee Chairman Kearney announced that he would defer public comment if there

was m1y until after the briefing and presentation of the items.

C. Briefing and Discussion Items

1. Briefing on and Discussion of an Award of Contract to Bollinger Quick Repair,

LLC, for Hull Repairs to the PSIV General Roy S. Kelley.

Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a

resolution authorizing the award of a contract in the mnount of $182,330 to Bollinger

Quick Repair, LLC., the only responsive bidder. The purpose of this contract is for

hull repairs to the PSIV General Roy S. Kelley.

After disctJSsion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the

Board at its next regulm·ly scheduled meeting.

2. Briefing on and Discussion of an Award of Contract to Stewart & Stevenson,

LLC, for the Overhaul of Engines and Generators on the PSIV General Roy S.

Kelley.

Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and reconnnended approval of a

resolution authorizing the award of a contract in the amount of $540,906 to Stewart &

Stevenson, LLC, for the overhaul of engines and generators to the PSIV General Roy

S. Kelley.

After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

3. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Cavotec

USA, Inc., for the Purchase of 2,500 Feet of SKV Power Cable for Use as a Spare for the Board's Container Cranes.

Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a

resolution authorizing the award of a contract in the amount of $87,500 to Cavotec

USA, Inc., for the purchase 2,500 feet of power cable to be used as a spare for

container cranes.

After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

4. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief

Executive Officer to Enter into an Agreement with the New Orleans Public Belt

Railroad Concerning the Mississippi River Intermodal Terminal.

Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a

resolution authorizing the President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an

agreement with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad for installation and removal of

turn-outs and connections to the railroad signals at the Napoleon Avenue and

Clarence Hemy Truckway intersection. Mr. Zinnnerman stated that the approximate

cost of the project will be at a minimum $115,000, but not to exceed $150,000, and

that ftmds are budgeted in the Board's Capital Improvement Program.

After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

D. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the connnittee, Committee Chairman Kearney adjourned the meeting at 2:58 P.M.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PORT OF NEW ORLEANS

MINUTES OF

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF

COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS,HELD IN THE Tll

PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4 FLOOR AT ITS OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER

BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN GREGORY R. RUSOVICH AT 9:03 A.M. ON

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PRESENT:

Gregory R. Rusovich, Committee Chairman

Scott H. Cooper, Member

Willimn T. Bergeron, Member

Michael W. Kearney, Member

Robert R. Bm1cerding, Jr., Member

ABSENT MEMBERS: Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member

Laney J. Chouest, Member

STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer

P. Gal!wey, Chief Operating Officer

B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel

M. Rubino, Staff Attorney

M. Greshmn, Director, External Affairs

L. Louviere, Commercial Manager

P. Matthews, Community Affairs Manager

W. Stokes, Executive Secretary

H. Fontenot, Paralegal

GUESTS: S. Maclay, Louisiana Museum Foundation

G. Cosenza, Giobyte Advertising

1. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order

Conunittee Chairman Rusovich determined the presence of a quorum m1d called the

meeting to order at 9:03 A.M.

2. Public Comment

Co1mnittee Chai1man Rusovich called for public comment, but there was none.

3. Chairman's Comments

Committee Chaiiman Rusovich had no comments.

4. President & Chief Executive Officer's Comments

Mr. LaGrange had no comments.

5. Briefing and Discussion Items

A. Consider Approval of a Resolution in Support and Encouragement of the

Development of a Public Private Partnership Pilot Program for the Illinois River

Waterway System.

Ms. Louviere briefed the committee and asked it to consider approval of a resolution

in support and encouragement of the development of a public private partnership pilot

program for the Illinois River Waterway System.

C01mnissioner Rusovich asked how would the branding and marketing of the

partnership with Illinois River Watery System take place. Ms. Louviere stated that it

could be done as a joint venture in promoting cargo. Commissioner Rusovich

suggested that we could embark on a new marketing campaign to promote cargo

movements through the Pmt of New Orleans by making the public aware of the 2013

Louisiana tax cargo credit Jaw. This law created certain tax exemptions for the import

or export of goods through Louisiana ports. Projects that will qualify for the credit

include warehousing and storage, port operations, marine cargo handling, ship

building and repairs and oil and gas activities. Commissioner Rusovich suggested that

this topic conld be taken up at the next month's meeting.

B. Cargo Report.

Ms. Louviere stated that the munbers for the month are looking really good and that

everything is up with the exception of export breakbulk. She announced that, for

October 2014 versus Previous Year to Date, total break bulk tons are up 52% and the trend is expected to continue with a minor slowdown for the next two months. Ms.

Louviere stated that, on the container side, the numbers looked good and were up on impo1t and expmt from October 2013. She reviewed TEU numbers that were up as

well and stated that the only numbers coming in with a slight decrease were on the export breakbulk side.

[Note: Some of the information set out above was reported erroneously at the meeting, and the official minutes set out here correct any misinformation.]

C. Community Outreach Update.

Mr. Matthews briefed and updated the committee on community outreach and the

success of the I'' Annual Port of New Orleans Maritime Workforce Su1mnit. He also

presented a video of the event that was prepared by Mr. G. Cosenza of Giobyte

Advertising. After the presentation of the video, Mr. Cosenza gave a brief summary

of his background and his company.

Mr. Matthews also welcomed and introduced Ms. Susan Maclay, Executive Director

of the Louisiana Museum Fotmdation. She provided a brief synopsis of the musemn

and its funding. Ms. Maclay expressed her desire to recruit sponsors for a museum

exhibition titled "The Battle of New Orleans in American Culture" and requested

information on local com1ections that she could approach.

D. Downtown Traffic Conditions Analysis.

Mr. Gallwey briefed the committee on the "Downtown Traffic Conditions Analysis".

He reviewed a letter from Mr. Cedric Grant, head of the New Orleans Sewage and

Water Board and responsible for capital projects and public works for the city

including the traffic depmiment. 1ney are asking for a $150,000 commitment from the

P01i for a study which pertains to the downtown traffic conditions, directions of streets,

the flow of pedestrians and traffic, and parking. The areas of study will include the

Expressway to Esplanade Avenue and the Mississippi River to Claiborne Avenue.

Commissioners Rusovich and Kearney asked Mr. Gallwey how the proposed study

connects with the Convention Center Boulevard study. Mr. Gallwey answered that the

two studies are not connected and that both studies along with other studies will be

reviewed by the City to develop its own analysis.

Mr. LaGrange info1med the committee that the purpose of Mr. Gallwey presenting the

proposed study is to inform the commissioners ahead of time and that more details will

be available in December.

E. Report on Vessel Calls.

Mr. LaGrange rep01ied that October had 512 vessel calls as opposed to 474 last year

and 480 the year before. For the overall year, there were 4,385 versus 4,163 last year.

6. Other Business.

Mr. Gallwey mentioned that the Harbor Police Retirement System Cooperative

Endeavor Agreement between the P01i and LASERS was scheduled for approval by

the Public Retirement Systems Actuarial Committee. Therefore, on July 1, 2015, the

system will be transferred to the Louisimm State Employees Retirement System.

Mr. LaGrange updated the committee on the ongoing process of selecting candidates

for the chief operating officer position. He stated that the search committee had

received approximately 80 resumes from which 15 candidates were selected. This list

was narrowed down to six which will be further reduced to three candidates, who

would be presented to the Board. Commissioner Barkerding asked what criteria were

used to narrow the pool of candidates down to 15 people. Mr. LaGrange explained

that the committee which consists of himself, Pat Gallwey and Jim Rucke1t used a tier system of qualifications. Mr. Gallwey indicated that applications will be accepted until the end of the month.

7. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the committee, Committee Chairman

Rusovich adjourned the meeting at 9:49 A.M.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PORT OF NEW ORLEANS

MINUTES

OF

THE REGULAR MEETING OF

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

MEETING NO. 5, FISCAL YEAR 2015, A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE

MAIN AUDITORIUM AT ITS OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS

PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:06 A.M.

ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014, BY CHAIRMAN GREGORY R.

RUSOVICH.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Gregory R. Rusovich, Chairman

Scott H. Cooper, Vice-Chairman

William T. Bergeron, Secretary-Treasurer

Michael W. Kearney, Member

Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member

Laney J. Chouest, Member

MEMBERS ABSENT: Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member

Laney J. Chouest, Member

STAFF: G. LaGrm1ge, President m1d Chief Executive Officer

P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer

B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel

D. Allee, future Director, Cruise & Tourism

C. Bonura, Director, Business Development

D. Keller, Director, Po1i Development

J. Rucke1i, Chief Financial Officer

P. Zimmermann, Director, Operations

J. Cefalu, Deputy Director, Cruise & Tourism

G. Hager, Director, Human Resources

J. Fritz, Deputy General Counsel

M. Rubino, Staff Attorney

S. Fauria, Manager, Information Technology

B. Ethridge, Manager, Business Development

P. Matthews, Community Affairs Manager

R. Aragon-Dolese, Manager, Communications

R. Hecker, Chief, Hmbor Police Department

H. Fontenot, Pmalegal

R. Munsch, Legal

B. Cromartie, Engineering

S. Ordoyne, Special Assistant

E. Pansano, Director Internal Audit

A. Brandenburg, Internal Audit

P. Herring, Internal Audit

S. Gauthier, Cruise & Tourism

A. Hanks, Cruise & Tourism

S. Reames, Cruise & Tourism

L. Richardson, Industrial Real Estate

T. Martin, Manager, Services

H. Horan, Human Resources

B. Burger, Manager, Cranes Depmtment

GUESTS: W. Evans, Hatch Mott MacDonald

B. Allen, Manning Architects

M. Mata, MDM

C. Balthazar, Riverworks

I. Determination of Onorum aud Call to Order

Chai1man Rusovich determined the presence of a quormn and called the meeting

to order at 10:06 AM.

II. Pledge of Allegiance

Chai1man Rusovich asked Commissioner Barkerding to lead the Board m1d the

audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance, and he did so.

III. Approval of the Minutes from the October. 2014. Meetings

On motion duly made by Commissioner Kem·ney and seconded by

Commissioner Cooper, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of its

meetings of October 2014, as previously circulated.

IV. Acceptance of Financial Statement for October. 2014

On motion duly made by Commissioner Cooper and

Commissioner Barkerding, the Board unanimously accepted the

Financial Statement as previously circulated.

seconded by

October, 2014,

V. Public Comment

Chairman Rusovich announced that the meeting was open to the public and said

if any member of the public present would like to comment, to please see Mr.

Matthew Greshmn.

VI. Actions Required

A. Consider Award of a Contract to ARC Mechanical Contractors. Inc.. for

France Road Drainage Pump Station No. 6 Pump Replacement.

Ms. Keller presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the

Board's President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract with

ARC Mechanical Contractors, Inc., for labor, material and equipment to replace a

storm drainage pump at Station 6 off France Road.

Commissioner Bergeron advised the Board that the Planning and Engineering

Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for

its approval. Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY.

B. Consider Award of a Contract to D & D Construction LA. LLC. for Alabo

Street Wharf Riverbank and Levee Debris Removal.

Ms. Keller presented and recommended approval of an award of a contract to D & D

Construction LA., LLC, for all labor, material, equipment to remove accumulated driftwood debris under the Alabo Street Wharf.

Commissioner Bergeron advised the Board that the Planning and Engineering

Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its

approval. Commissioner Kearney seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY.

C. Consider Award of a Contract to D & D Construction LA. LLC. for

First Street Wharf Deck Repairs.

Ms. Keller presented and reco111111ended approval of an award of a contract to D&D

Construction LA., LLC, for all labor, material and equipment to repair the concrete

wharf deck at First Street Wharf

Commissioner Bergeron advised the Planning and Engineering Committee had met

and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its approval.

Commissioner Kearney seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY.

D. Consider Approval of a Resolution Ratifying the President and

Chief Executive Officer's Declaration of Extreme Public Emergency at the

Seabrook Bridge and His Award of Contracts for Emergency Structural Repair

Work.

Ms. Keller presented and reco111111ended approval of resolution ratifying the Board's

President and Chief Executive Officer's action in declaring an extreme public

emergency on October 30, 2014, and entering into a contract amendment with Modjeski & Masters, Inc., for emergency engineering design services and a new

contract with Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC, for emergency structural repairs to the Seabrook Bridge.

Commissioner Bergeron advised the Board that the Planning and Engineering

Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for

its approval. Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY.

E. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and

Chief Executive Officer to Enter into a Contract with Manning

Architects. A Professional Architectural Cornoration. for the Poland

Avenue Cruise Terminal Pro ject.

Ms. Keller presented and reconnnended approval of a resolution authorizing the

Board's President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract with Manning Architects at a cost not to exceed $2,046,000. The purpose of this contract

is for the design of the Poland Avenue Cruise Tenninal Project.

Commissioner Bergeron advised the Board that the Planning and Engineering

Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, m1d he moved for

its approval. Commissioner Barkerding seconded the motion. MOTION

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

F. Consider Award of a Contract to Bollinger Quick Repair. LLC. to

Drvdock. Repair the Hull. Sandblast and Paint the PSIV General Rov S. Kellev.

Mr. Zinnnermmm presented and recommended approval of an award of a contract to Bollinger Quick Repair, LLC, for hull repairs to the PSIV General Roy S. Kelley.

Con1111issioner Keamey advised the Board that the Property and Insurance

Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for

its approval. Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY.

G. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and

Chief Executive Officer to Enter into a Contract with Stewart & Stevenson.

LLC. for the Overhaul of Engines and Generators on the PSIV General Rov S.

Kellev.

Mr. Zimmermann presented and recommended approval of a resolution

authorizing the Board's President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a

contract with Stewmi & Stevenson, LLC, for the overhaul of engines and generators

on the PISV General Roy S. Kelley.

Commissioner Kearney advised the Board that the Prop erty and In surance

Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for

its approval. Commissioner Bergeron seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY.

H. Consider Award of a Contract to Cavotec USA. Inc,, for the Purchase of

2,500 Feet of SKV Power Cable for Use as a Spare for the Board's

Container Cranes.

Mr. Zimmern1ann presented and recommended approval of an award of a contract

to Cavotec USA, Inc., for the purchase of 2,500 feet of 5KV power cable for use as

a spare part for the Board's container cranes.

Commissioner Kearney advised the Board that the Prop ert y and Insuran ce

Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for

its approval. Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY.

I. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizjng the President

and Chief Executive Officer to Enter into an Agreement with the New

Orleans Public Belt Railroad Concerning the Mississippi River Intermodal

Terminal. I

Mr. Zimme1mann presented and recommended approval of a resolution

authorizing the Board's President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an agreement with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad for installation and

removal of turnouts and connections to the railroad signals at the Napoleon Avenue and Clarence Hemy Truckway intersection.

Commissioner Kearney advised the Board that the Prop er ty and In surance

Committee had met and reviewed the resolntion with staff, and he moved for

its approval. Commissioner Barkerding seconded the motion. MOTION

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

J. Consider Approval of a Resolution in Support and Encouragement of

the Development of a Public Private Partnership Pilot Program for the

Illinois River Waterway System.

Mr. LaGrange presented and recommended approval of a resolution in support

and encouragement of the development of a public private partnership pilot

program for the Illinois River Waterway System. He stated that any inland

waterway improvements from Pittsburgh, Sioux City, or Tulsa on down the river

will benefit the Port of New Orleans.

Commissioner Rusovich advised the Board that the Executive Committee had

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met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he

Commissioner Kearney seconded the motion.

UNANIMOUSLY.

moved for its approval.

MOTION CARRIED

K. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and

Chief Executive Officer to Review Disclosure Obligations of Prior Bond

Issues for the Pumose of Participating in the Securities and Exchange

Commission's Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperative Initiative

and to File with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the

Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Initiative Ouestionnaire Reporting

Any Deficiencies in Prior Disclosures.

Mr. Rucker! presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the Board's President and Chief Executive Officer to review disclosure obligations

of prior bond issues for the purpose of participating in the Securities and Exchange Commission Continuing Disclosure Cooperative Initiative and to file with the

Securities and Exchange Commission any deficiencies discovered in prior official statements of bond issues.

Commissioner Cooper advised the Board that the Budget Committee had met and

reviewed the resolution with staff,

Commissioner Barkerding seconded

UNANIMOUSLY.

and he moved for its approval.

the motion. M= OTI= ON C=A=l = ffiIE= ' D

VII. Report by the President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. LaGrange acknowledged the excellent achievements of Mr. Jumonville, the

Po1i's current and retiring Director of the Board's Cruise and Tourism Division

before introducing his replacement Mr. Don Allee, who spoke briefly indicating his

enthusiasm for joining the P01i of New Orleans.

Mr. LaGrange mentioned that 2014 Editor's Pick of Cruise Critic has selected the

Port of New Orleans as best home port. He recognized and expressed his gratitude

to the staff of the Cruise and Tourism Division: Mr. Johnny Cefalu, Mr. Steven

Gauthier, Ms. Sharon Reames, and Ms. Ann Hanks.

VIII. Old Business

No old business was reported.

IX. New Business

No new business was reported.

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X. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:24 A.M.

NEXT MEETING:

11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 18, 2014