PORT OF NEW ORLEANS LEGALS

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE
BUDGET COMMITTEE
MEETING JULY 20, 2015
A
MEETING
OF
THE
BUDGET COMMITTEE
OF
THE
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE
PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4TH 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 1:37 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 20, 2015.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS William T. Bergeron, Committee Chairman
PRESENT: Michael W. Kearney, Member Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member
Laney J. Chouest, Member
Arnold B. Baker, Member
ABSENT: Gregory R. Rusovich, Member Scott H. Cooper, Member
STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer
B. Christian, Chief Operating Officer
B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel
J. Ruckert, Chief Financial Officer
M. Rubino, Staff Attorney
M. Gresham, Director, External Affairs
P. Matthews, Community Affairs Manager
W. Stokes, Executive Secretary
H. Fontenot, Paralegal
GUEST: J. Holt, Government Consultants
L. Traweek, City Business
S. Cody, WWL-TV
C. Clark, WWL-TV
A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
Committee Chairman Bergeron determined the existence of a quorum and
called the meeting to order at 1:37 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 a Proposed Television Promotional Campaign.
Mr. Gresham introduced Mr. Scott Cody, digital account executive, and Ms.
Claudia Clark, manager of local sales, for WWL-TV to give a presentation on
a proposed television promotional campaign. Mr. Cody said that his station
developed an initiative to coincide with the tenth anniversary of Hurricane
Katrina. He provided a brief overview of the campaign, stating that he wanted
to educate the public as to what goes on behind the levees at the Port of New
Orleans and how it connects with what goes on in front of the levees. Ms. Clark
stated that their plan is to release a commercial in mid-August near the tenth
anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. She said the focus will be on the future and
showing what the community and the Port have accomplished since Katrina
with a view toward recruiting visitors and businesses here.
Commissioner Chouest asked what the length of the commercials would be and
if it would appear on television and social media. Mr. Cody said that the 30- to
60- second commercials would appear on television and social media and they
would be broadcast for a three-month period. This amounts to approximately
three hundred commercials customized to the audience we want to reach.
Mr. Gresham mentioned that WWL-TV has engaged with several partners of
the Port. He said that the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad is interested in
participating in the campaign.
Mr. Cody emphasized that the Port is the umbrella and everyone else who
participates will tie in as one of our partners. Ms. Clark reiterated that the
commercial would run for three consecutive months at morning, noon and night
during various television programs and sporting events.
Commissioner Kearney stated that he viewed the campaign in a positive manner
and that the timing of it is excellent.
The commissioners discussed the costs. Ms. Christian stated that the price of
the commercial campaign is very competitive and reasonable for the market.
The commissioners directed the staff to place this item on the agenda for a vote
at Thursdays regular monthly meeting. They also indicated that the authority
for the campaign should be capped at $45,000.
2. Review of June, 2015, Financial Statement
Mr. Ruckert briefed the committee on the June, 2015, financial statement. He
distributed a report detailing the financial information, a copy of which is made
part of these minutes. Mr. Ruckert said that June was another good month. He
stated that June is the last month of the fiscal year, so this is the profit and loss
for the past twelve months, and it makes for another record year for operating
revenue for the Port. He announced that for the year operating revenue of
$62.9 million was higher than the budgeted amount of $52.4 million, and that
expenses were below the budget for the year.
After some discussion, the committee determined it would recommend
acceptance of the June, 2015, financial statement to the Board at its next
regularly scheduled meeting.
3. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Confirming to Auditors the
Boards Compliance with Applicable Laws and Accounting Principles as set
out in the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.
Mr. Ruckert briefed the committee on a resolution confirming to the independent
auditors Postlethwaite & Netterville the Boards compliance with applicable
laws and accounting principles as set forth in the Louisiana compliance
questionnaire. He stated that the questionnaire is required by the State as part
of the annual financial audit.
After some discussion, the commissioners indicated they would recommend
approval of this resolution to the Board at its next regular meeting.
4. Briefing on and Discussion of the Renewal of the Letters of Credit of First
NBC Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank as Support for the Boards
Subordinate Lien Variable Rate Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2010.
Mr. Ruckert briefed the committee on the renewal of letters of credit for
First NBC Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank as support for the Boards
Subordinate Lien Variable Rate Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2010. He
stated that the last time the letter of credit was renewed was in 2010 and that it
is now time to renew it again. Mr. Ruckert stated that the Port is paying a rate
of .1% on the debt owed.
D. Adjournment
Before he adjourned the meeting, Committee Chairman Bergeron praised the
staff for increased revenues and business. Commissioner Kearney added that
increased revenues and lower expenses are a perfect outcome.
There being no further business to come before the committee, Committee
Chairman Bergeron adjourned the meeting at 2:22 P.M.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF THE
THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING
COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 20, 2015
A MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS,
HELD IN THE PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4THFLOOR AT ITS
OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS,
LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
MICHAEL W. KEARNEY AT 2:23 P.M. ON MONDAY,
JULY 20, 2015.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Michael W. Kearney, Committee Chairman
PRESENT: William T. Bergeron, Member Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member
Laney J. Chouest, Member
Arnold B. Baker, Member
ABSENT:
STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer
B. Christian, Chief Operating Officer
B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel
C. Bonura, Director, Business Development
C. Dunn, Director, Port Development
P. Zimmermann, Director, Operations
R. Hecker, Chief, Harbor Police Department
M. Gresham, Director, External Affairs
M. Rubino, Staff Attorney
W. Stokes, Executive Secretary
H. Fontenot, Paralegal
GUESTS: L. Traweek, City Business
B. Balthazar, River Works

A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order

Committee Chairman Kearney determined the presence of a quorum and called
the meeting to order at 2:23 P.M.
B. Public Comment
Committee Chairman Kearney deferred any public comment until after the
presentations.
C. Briefing and Discussion Items
1. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Lee
Tractor Company, Inc., for the Purchase of One Tractor under State of Louisiana
Contract No. 409678 for Use by the Facility Services Departments.
Ms. Dunn briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution
to award a contract in the amount of $38,173.46 to Lee Tractor Company,
Inc., of Kenner, Louisiana, to purchase a grounds maintenance tractor for the
Facility Services Department. The contract is funded by the Boards capital
improvement program for Fiscal Year 2016.
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 a Resolution Authorizing the President and
Chief Executive Officer to Enter into a Professional Services Contract with
HNTB Corporation for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services
Necessary for the Repair of Damage Caused by Hurricane Katrina and the M/V
Cory Michael Allision to and Hazard Mitigation Items at the Florida Avenue
Bridge.
Ms. Dunn briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution
to authorize the President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract
with HNTB Corporation in an amount not to exceed $222,000 for design and
construction engineering and inspection services for various repairs at the
Florida Avenue Bridge.
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 committee, Committee
Chairman Kearney adjourned the meeting at 2:26 P.M.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES
OF
THE PROPERTY AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 20, 2015
A MEETING OF THE PROPERTY AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS,
HELD IN THE PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4TH FLOOR AT ITS
OFFICES AT 1350 PORT OF NEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS,
LOUISIANA, WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
ROBERT R. BARKERDING AT 2:27 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 20, 2015.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Committee Chairman
PRESENT: William T. Bergeron, Member Michael W. Kearney, Member Laney
J. Chouest, Member Arnold B. Baker, Member
ABSENT: Scott H. Cooper, Member
Gregory Rusovich, Member
STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer
B. Christian, Chief Operating Officer
B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel
D. Allee, Director, Cruise & Tourism
C. Bonura, Director, Business Development
J. Ruckert, Chief Financial Officer
P. Zimmermann, Director, Operations
R. Hecker, Chief, Harbor Police Department
M. Rubino, Staff Attorney
M. Gresham, Director, External Affairs
B. Ethridge, Manager, Business Development
W. Stokes, Executive Secretary
H. Fontenot, Paralegal
GUESTS: L. Traweek, City Business
C. Balthazar, River Works
W. Evans, River Consulting
A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
Committee Chairman Barkerding determined the existence of a quorum and
called the meeting to order at 2:27 P.M.
B. Public Comment
Committee Chairman Barkerding indicated that he would defer public comment
if any to the end of any presentations on the discussion items.
C. Briefing and Discussion Items
1. Briefing on and Discussion of an Award of Contract to Bill Hood Ford, LLC,
of Hammond, Louisiana, for the Purchase of Three 2015 Law Enforcement Ford
Interceptor SUVs for Use by the Harbor Police Department.
Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a
resolution to award a contract in the amount of $75,486 to Bill Hood Ford, LLC,
to purchase three 2015 law enforcement Ford Interceptor SUVs for the Harbor
Police Department.
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 Bill Hood Ford, LLC,
of Hammond, Louisiana, for the Purchase of a 2015 Unmarked Ford Interceptor
SUV for Use by the Harbor Police Department.
Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and recommended approval of
a resolution to award a contract in the amount of $25,740 to Bill Hood Ford,
LLC, to purchase a 2015 unmarked Ford Interceptor SUV for the Harbor Police
Department.
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 an Award of Contract to Lamarque Ford,
Incorporated, of Kenner, Louisiana, for the Purchase of a 2016 Ford Expedition
EL XLT including Emergency Equipment and Accessories for Use by the
Harbor Police Department.
Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and recommended approval of
a resolution to award a contract in the amount of $48,420 to Lamarque Ford,
Incorporated, to purchase a 2016 Ford Expedition with emergency equipment
and accessories for the Harbor Police Department.
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 Apply for a Delta Regional Authority Grant for
Paving Improvements on Terminal Road Near the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
Mr. Bonura briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution
authorizing the Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to apply for a
Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Grant for paving improvements on Terminal
Road near the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Mr. Bonura stated that the grant is in
the $150,000 range and that the cost to asphalt the road is $600,000. He said that
the road takes a beating from truck traffic and the railroad crossings and that
the improvements would provide better access to our tenants properties. He
asked that the commissioners approve this request to apply for the DRA grant.
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 Release Dixie Plastics, Inc., from its Sublease of
Approximately 1.2 Acres at 4250 Florida Avenue, to Amend the Boards Lease
with Morris Kirschman & Company, LLC, to Terminate its Lease and to Enter
into a Lease with Jensen Companies, LLC, for Approximately 2.9 Acres at 4200
and 4250 Florida Avenue.
Mr. Bonura briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution
authorizing the Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to release Dixie
Plastics, Inc., from its sublease at 4250 Florida Avenue, to terminate the lease
with Morris Kirschman & Company, LLC, and to enter into a lease with
Jensen Companies, LLC, for a portion of the Kirschman leased premises. He
stated that another portion of the property is currently being subleased to Port
Cargo Services, LLC. The Jensen property will be used for storing, handling,
packaging, and sorting of cargo.
After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to
the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
6. 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 Commission, Gulf Gateway Terminal, LLC, and Bulk
Resources, Inc., for the Joint Use of an Existing Rail Track on Board Property
Near 7500 Terminal Road for the Delivery and Receipt of Railcars to Gulf
Gateways and Bulk Resources Lease Sites.
Mr. Bonura briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution
authorizing the Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an
agreement with The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission (NOPBR),
Gulf Gateway Terminal, LLC, and Bulk Resources, Inc., for joint use of an
existing rail track near 7500 Terminal Road. He stated that NOPBR is currently
the only party with rights to the track on the premises. Mr. Bonura said that

NOPBR wants to make the track a shared industrial rail track which would
allow for more efficient deliveries to and from the Ports tenants.
After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to
the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
7. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Amending and Re-Enacting
the Boards Traffic Ordinance to Provide for an Adjudication Procedure for
Speeding Violations.
Mr. Gussoni briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a
resolution amending and re-enacting the Boards Traffic Ordinance to provide
for a civil adjudication procedure for speeding violations. He asked Chief
Hecker of the Harbor Police Department to explain the process.
Chief Hecker stated that once the Harbor Police Retirement System merged with
LASERS, they had to decide what to do with funds received from tickets and
also establish an adjudication process. The funds used to go to the retirement
system, but will now go into the Boards general fund. He said that officers have
the option of writing Board citations or City citations. He explained that in the
past, if the Boards citations were appealed, the City traffic court adjudicated
them. Chief Hecker said that City traffic court has since changed systems and
will not process or accept Harbor Police Board citations. He said that the Harbor
Police can resume writing Board citations if violations of speeding occur on
Board property. Appeals will be adjudicated by a lawyer the Board will hire
as an administrative hearing officer. Alternatively, the Harbor Police can write
City traffic citations that would be adjudicated by the City.
Commissioner Chouest asked about the fines and about the hearing officer
hourly fees. Chief Hecker said that the fines are set in the ordinance which is
less than a City traffic ticket. Mr. Gussoni stated that by law, the Board cannot
impose fines of more than $500 per ticket. He also stated that lawyers serving
as hearing officers have been paid at $150 per hour.
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 committee, Committee
Chairman Barkerding adjourned the meeting at 2:55 P.M.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES
OF
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 23, 2015
A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT
OF NEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THE PRESENTATION ROOM ON THE 4TH
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 9:31 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JULY 23,
2015.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Scott H. Cooper, Chairman
PRESENT: William T. Bergeron, Member Michael W. Kearney, Member
Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member
Arnold B. Baker, Member (arrived at 10:22 A.M.)
ABSENT: ABSENT: Gregory R. Rusovich, Member Laney J. Chouest. Member
STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer
B. Christian, Chief Operating Officer
B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel
D. Allee, Director, Cruise & Tourism
C. Dunn, Director, Port Development
M. Gresham, Executive Assistant, External Affairs
R. Hecker, Chief, Harbor Police Department
S. Ordoyne, Executive Assistant
M. Rubino, Staff Attorney
A. Fant, Executive Assistant, Capital Projects
R. Aragon Dolese, Manager, Communications
A. Pellegrin, Environmental Services Manager
P. Matthews, Community Affairs Manager
W. Stokes, Executive Secretary
H. Fontenot, Paralegal
J. Crist, General Operations
N. Polk, Communications
GUESTS: N. Psilos, American Heart Association
1. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
Committee Chairman Cooper determined the presence of a quorum and called
the meeting to order at 9:31 A.M.
2. Public Comment
Chairman Cooper called for public comment, but there was none.
3. Chairmans Comments
Chairman Cooper had no comments.
4. President and Chief Executive Officers Comments
Mr. LaGrange commented that there will be a presentation of a summary of a
Federal Maritime Commission study given by Jacob Crist on behalf of the staff.
5. Briefing and Discussion Items
A. FMC Study Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal.
Mr. Crist presented a summary of a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
study. This study was the outcome of four FMC-sponsored port forums for
industry stakeholders to gather and discuss congestion and other inefficiencies
at ports. He distributed an outline of the study and a booklet titled The U.S.
Container Port Congestion & Related International Supply Chain Issues:
Causes, Consequences and Challenges, a copy of which is made part of these
minutes, and then discussed the substance of the study in some detail.
Ms. Fant gave a brief presentation on two truck-tracking technologies. One is a
smart phone GPS application at a cost of $245,000 for the initial development
and an annual license fee of $25,000 thereafter. The other is a toll tag that would
be required to get into the terminal and the cost would be $100,000 to $200,000
to install the program. She gave a thorough comparison of the tracking
technologies and their functions, operations, and benefits for the truckers.
Commissioner Baker arrived just as Ms. Fant was concluding her discussion.
The staff participated in discussing and answering various questions and
concerns by the commissioners during the presentation.
Ms. Christian stated that currently it is more beneficial and cost-effective to
implement the smart phone application. She stated that a lot of other companies
are already using this type of technology at their terminals.
Commissioner Kearney asked how this should proceed and if there are
intentions of bringing recommendations to the Board or having additional
meetings with the trucking community. Ms. Christian said that at the current
stage the staff sees the benefit of going with the GPS and looking at the dollar
value. It makes sense to spend a little more money to see where the choke points
are within the terminal. She stated that it is not necessary with the GPS to install
infrastructure on leaseholds because it is all within the phone. Ms. Christian
stated that, to share information and to make it external, we would want the
truckers involvement and cooperation. She said the staff thinks that we should
try to get their cooperation and to test this with other trucking companies in
case some truckers do not want to participate. Ms. Christian said that more due
diligence needs to be done.
Commissioner Kearney asked if UNO and other universities have any interest
in assisting in building the technology. Ms. Christian said that potentially there
may be some interest because many entrepreneur startups do this. She said that
a proposal or RFP would be more appropriate to evaluate their capabilities to
support the system.
B. Port Public Relations and Outreach.
Ms. Dolese briefed the committee on the Ports public relations and outreach.
She introduced the Ports campaign called Our Connections Run Deep and
discussed ways that the Port will inform the public about what it does. She
stated that the Port launched its new website in 2013 and the trend shows more
people being routed to the website through efforts such as press releases and
social media. Ms. Dolese mentioned that this year the Port has unveiled a news
e-letter that will be used as a tool to have a centralized data base and to keep its
audience informed.
Mr. Gresham briefed the committee on the Ports broadcast media relations
and played a commercial focusing on the economic impact of the Port of New
Orleans. He talked about the new advertising campaign, which would be
a $45,000 investment that will run for three months and will begin with the
anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Mr. Matthews briefed the committee on the Ports community outreach
program. He stated that plans are moving forward on having the 2nd Maritime
Workforce Summit and a career expo booth that will be at the Convention
Center. He said that the outreach program will have Field Trip Friday, an
eight-week pilot that will begin this fall.
Mr. Gresham briefed the committee on government outreach. He said that
there will be an update this fall on the Ports economic impact report and target
engagement meetings with city leaders involving freight, transportation, and
traffic issues. Mr. Gresham played the newly completed cruise and tourism and
container cargo video that will be used for a targeted campaign. There was a
general expression of approval for the video and the campaign.
Ms. Nicolle Psilos, with the American Heart Association, gave a brief

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presentation on the Fit Family Program. She announced that the Annual Heart
Walk will be November 2nd at 9:00 A.M at LaSalle Park in New Orleans.
C. Briefing on the Keep it Clean Program Launch.
Ms. Pellegrin briefed the committee on the launching of the pilot program
Keep it Clean. She distributed a handout detailing ways to reduce litter and
keeping our waters clean, a copy of which is made part of these minutes. Ms.
Pellegrin said that the pilot program will be receiving an environmental award
from the AAPA. The plan is to launch the program during National Truck
Drivers Week, September 13th to 19th.
Commissioner Baker commended the program and its efforts.
D. Upcoming Events
1. Friday, July 24th, 10:30 A.M., Western Australia Parliamentary Visit
2. Friday, July 24th, 2:30 P.M., LSU Group with USDA Fellows from China
(arrival at 1:00 P.M. with a tour of NOCS first)
3. Thursday, July 23rd, noon Lunch & Learn with Commissioner Baker
4. Monday, August 3rd, 11:30 A.M., Plimsoll Club, lunch with Congressman
Boustany and Bob Zoellick, discussion of international trade
5. Friday, August 7th, 8:30 A.M., WTC Executive Speaker Series: Myron Gray,
President, U.S. Operations, United Parcel Service
6. Tuesday, August 11th, Port Night Chicago
E. Katrina 10 List Weekly Activities
1. Tuesday, August 25th, 11 A.M. Harbor Police First Responders Plaque
Dedication
2. Thursday, August 27th At the Board meeting, a reading of a resolution
honoring Port employees and Harbor Police who remained during Hurricane
Katrina.
3. Friday, August 28th, 1:30 P.M. Katrina Press Conference and Reception
with Congressman Steve Scalises office
F. Cargo Report.
There was no report.
G. Report on Vessel Calls.
Mr. LaGrange reported on vessel calls and said that that in June there were 426
arrivals and 2,657 year to date.
6. Other Business.
Commissioner Kearney asked when the anticipated planned update to the
Economic Impact Study of the Port will be available. Mr. LaGrange said that it
would be ready in six months.
Commissioner Barkerding asked what was the deadline for submission on the
RFP for the Perry Street Wharf. Mr. LaGrange said that it was July 30th.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the committee, Committee
Chairman Cooper adjourned the meeting at 11:00 A.M.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES
OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF
JULY 23, 2015
MEETING NO. 1, 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 11:10 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015, BY CHAIRMAN
SCOTT H. COOPER.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Scott H. Cooper, Chairman
PRESENT: William T. Bergeron, Vice-Chairman Michael W. Kearney,
Secretary-Treasurer Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member Arnold B. Baker,
Member
ABSENT: Gregory R. Rusovich, Member Laney J. Chouest, Member
STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer
B. Christian, Chief Operating Officer
B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel
D. Allee, Director, Cruise & Tourism
C. Bonura, Director, Business Development
C. Dunn, Director, Port Development
E. Pansano, Director, Internal Audit
J. Ruckert, Chief Financial Officer
A. Fant, Executive Assistant, Capital Projects
G. Hager, Director, Human Resources
J. Cefalu, Deputy Director, Cruise & Tourism
S. Fauria, Director, Information Technology
B. Ethridge, Manager, Business Development
R. Hecker, Chief, Harbor Police Department
M. Rubino, Staff Attorney
K. Ordoyne, Staff Attorney
R. Aragon-Dolese, Manager, Communications
H. Fontenot, Paralegal
D. Guarino, Port Development
M. Gresham, Director of External Affairs
S. Ordoyne, Executive Assistant
J. Crist, General Operations
L. Lofton, Internal Audit
B. Humphries, Contract Administration
P. Grandpre, Manager, Communications
N. Polk, Communications
K. Frankic, Business Development
S. Naser, Accounting
L. Sawatsky, Accounting
H. Wilbert, Marketing
M. Montroll, Harbor Police Department
J. Gommel, Berthing
M. Villarreal, Safety Officer/Claims Manager
R. Munsch, Legal
A. Taylor, Services
GUESTS: C. Balthazar, River Works
L. Traweek, City Business
J. Chouest, Next Generation Logistics

L. J. Falgoust, Next Generation Logistics

E. Renton, State Machinery
R. Schaefer, New Orleans Terminal
F. McCormack, Waterways Terminal
J. Martin, Design Engineering, Inc.
T. Excho, Art & Design Magazine
S. Martin, Art & Design Magazine
I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
Chairman Cooper determined the presence of a quorum and called the meeting
to order at 11:10 A.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Cooper asked Commissioner Barkerding to lead the Board and the
audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance, and he did so.
III. Approval of Minutes of June, 2015, Meetings
On motion duly made by Commissioner Baker and seconded by Commissioner
Bergeron, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of its public meetings
of June, 2015, as previously circulated.
IV. Acceptance of Financial Statement for June, 2015
On motion duly made by Commissioner Bergeron and seconded by
Commissioner Barkerding, the Board unanimously accepted the June, 2015,
Financial Statement as previously circulated.
V. Public Comment
Chairman Cooper announced that the meeting was open to the public and
directed any member of the public present who would like to comment to see
Mr. Matthew Gresham.
VI. Actions Required
A. Consider Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Lee Tractor
Company, Inc., under State of Louisiana Contract No. 409678 for Use by the
Facility Services Departments.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution awarding
a contract in the amount of $38,173.46 to Lee Tractor Company, Inc., for the
purchase of a grounds maintenance tractor under an existing State of Louisiana
contract.
Commissioner Kearney advised the Board that the Planning and Engineering
Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved
for its approval. Commissioner Barkerding seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into a Contract with HNTB Corporation for
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services Necessary for the Repair of
Damage Caused by Hurricane Katrina and the M/V Cory Michael Allision to
and Hazard Mitigation Items at the Florida Avenue Bridge.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract with HNTB
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $222,000 for design and construction
engineering and inspection services for various repairs at the Florida Avenue
Bridge.
Commissioner Kearney advised the Board that the Planning and Engineering
Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for
its approval. Commissioner Baker seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
C. Consider Award of a Contract to Bill Hood Ford, LLC, of Hammond,
Louisiana, for the Purchase of Three 2015 Law Enforcement Ford Inter ceptor
SUVs f or Use by the Harbor Police Department.
Mr. Hecker presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract with
Bill Hood Ford, LLC, in the amount of $75,486 for replacement of three law
enforcement vehicles to be used by the Harbor Police Department.
Commissioner Barkerding advised the Board that the Property and Insurance
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 Award of a Contract to Bill Hood Ford, LLC, of Hammond,
Louisiana, for the Purchase of a 2015 Unmarked Ford Interceptor SUV for Use
by the Harbor Police Department.
Mr. Hecker presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract with
Bill Hood Ford, LLC, in the amount of $25,740 for the purchase of an unmarked
Ford Interceptor SUV to be used by the Harbor Police Department.
Commissioner Barkerding advised the Board that the Property and Insurance
Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its
approval. Commissioner Kearney seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
E. Consider Award of a Contract to Lamarque Ford, Incorporated, of Kenner,
Louisiana, for the Purchase of a 2016 Ford Expedition EL XLT including
Emergency Equipment and Accessories for Use by the Harbor Police
Department.
Mr. Hecker presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract with Lamarque
Ford, Incorporated, in the amount of $48,420 for the purchase of a 2016 Ford
Expedition EL XLT to be used by the Harbor Police Department.
Commissioner Barkerding advised the Board that the Property and Insurance
Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its
approval. Commissioner Bergeron seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
F. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Apply for a Delta Regional Authority Grant for Paving
Improvements to Terminal Road Near the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
Mr. Bonura presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the President and Chief Executive Officer to apply for a Delta Regional
Authority Grant for paving improvements to Terminal Road near the Gulf
Intracoastal Waterway.
Commissioner Barkerding advised the Board that the Property and Insurance
Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its
approval. Commissioner Baker seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.

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

Executive Officer to Release Dixie Plastics, Inc., from its Sublease of App
roximat ely 1.2 A cr es at 4250 Florida Avenue, to A mend the Boa rds Lease
with Morris Kirschman & Company, LLC, to Terminate its Lease and to Enter
into a Lease with Jensen Companies, LLC, or a Subsidiary Company Wholly
Owned by Jensen Companies, LLC, for Approximately 2.9 Acres at 4200 and
4250 Florida Avenue.
Mr. Bonura presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the President and Chief Executive Officer to release Dixie Plastics, Inc., from its
sublease at Florida Avenue, to amend the Boards lease with Morris Kirschman
& Company, LLC, to terminate its lease and to enter into a lease with Jensen
Companies, LLC, for approximately 2.9 acres at 4200 and 4250 Florida Avenue.
Commissioner Barkerding advised the Board that the Property and Insurance
Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its
approval. Commissioner Kearney seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
H. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into an Agreement with the New Orleans Public
Belt Railroad Commission, Gulf Gateway Terminal, LLC, and Bulk Resources,
Inc., for the Joint Use of an Existing Rail Track on Board Property Near 7500
Terminal Road for the Delivery and Receipt of Railcars to Gulf Gat e w ays and
Bulk Resources Lease Sites.
Mr. Bonura presented 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 Commission, Gulf Gateway Terminal, LLC,
and Bulk Resources, Inc., for the joint use of an existing rail track on Board
property near 7500 Terminal Road for the delivery and receipt of railcars to
Gulf Gateways and Bulk Resources lease sites.
Commissioner Barkerding advised the Board that the Property and Insurance
Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its
approval. Commissioner Bergeron seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
I. Consider Approval of a Resolution Conf irmin g to Aud itors the Boards
Compliance with Applicable Laws and Accounting Principles as set out in the
Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.
Mr. Ruckert presented and recommended approval of a resolution confirming
to auditors that the Board is in compliance with applicable laws and accounting
principles as set out in the Louisiana compliance questionnaire.
Commissioner Bergeron advised the Board that the Budget Committee had
met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its approval.
Commissioner Kearney seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
J. Consider Approval of Resolution Amending the Boards Traf f ic Ordin ance
to Provide for an Adjudication Procedure for Speeding Violations.
Mr. Gussoni presented and recommended approval of a resolution amending
and re- enacting the Boards traffic ordinance to provide for a civil adjudication
procedure for speeding violations.
Commissioner Barkerding advised the Board that the Property and Insurance
Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its
approval. Commissioner Bergeron seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
K. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into a Contract with WWL-TV, Inc., for a Promotional
Campaign Titled We Choose Louisiana.
Mr. Gresham presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract with WWLTV, Inc., for a promotional campaign titled We Choose Louisiana.
Commissioner Bergeron advised the Board that the Budget Committee
had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its
approval. Commissioner Baker seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
VII. Report by the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. LaGrange spoke briefly about the end of the fiscal year and stated that it
was a fifth record year in a row for the Port of New Orleans. He expressed his
gratitude and thanked the staff and everyone involved with the Ports successful
fiscal year. He stated that the budget anticipated $53 million in revenue which is
an all-time high from the time the Port was created in 1896. He stated that the
Port actually attained
$63 million, thus exceeding its expectation by $10 million.
Mr. LaGrange announced that the American Association of Port Authorities
had presented five communications awards to the Port of New Orleans in
recognition of excellence. The categories were for: Port Record Magazine, the
Port of New Orleans Maritime Workforce Summit, the Port of New Orleans
French Quarter Fest Booth, Our Connections Run Deep ad campaign, and the
Official Directory of the Port of New Orleans. Mr. LaGrange acknowledged
and recognized those employees who were involved: Ms. Peggy Grandpre, Ms.
Renee Dolese, Mr. Matt Gresham, Ms. Niki Polk, and Mr. Paul Matthews.
Mr. LaGrange read a letter he received from the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA). The letter notified the Port of New Orleans that its
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report that ended June 30, 2014, qualified for
a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in financial reporting. Mr. Stephen
Gauthier with GFOA said that the certificate is the highest form of recognition
in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Mr. LaGrange said that an
award for the Certificate of Achievement was mailed to Mr. Ruckert, and Mr.
LaGrange asked that Mr. Ruckert and his staff stand up to be recognized for this
accomplishment, and they did.
VII. Old Business
None reported
IX. New Business
None reported.
X. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:27 A.M.
NEXT MEETING:
11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 27, 2015