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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.