David C. Fisher

The agenda includes a presentation from an insurance agency, the potential award of a contract for the Multipurpose Center Project, and a report from the Executive Director covering port financial, administrative, policy, marketing, cargo, and facilities matters. The board will also receive comments on matters of community interest and convene in a closed executive session to consult on pending litigation regarding the Crane Rebuild Project and discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in Jefferson County.

The agenda includes consideration and potential action on the contract award for the Lead Switch Realignment Project, the approval of a Permanent Easement and Surface Site Agreement with Sunoco Pipeline, LP, and the approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Jefferson Terminal South Dock Replacement Project regarding marine loading arms. Additionally, the Executive Director will present a report covering financial, administrative, policy, and operational matters. An executive session is scheduled to deliberate on legal matters concerning IRS audits of bonds and the evaluation of real property in Jefferson and Orange counties.

This document highlights the Port of Beaumont's established role as a premier strategic military port in the nation. It details the port's robust infrastructure, including direct rail service by three major carriers, and significant infrastructure investments totaling 74 million dollars. The document emphasizes its long-standing history with the US Transportation Command and its consistent ranking as the top military port, showcasing its readiness and capability to handle major cargo movements for government and commercial partners during both war and peace.

The regular meeting agenda includes a period for public comments, followed by a consent agenda covering the approval of previous meeting minutes (December 15, 2025), accounts payable checks over $25,000, and commissioner expense reports for December 2025. The regular agenda items focus on a presentation and potential approval for property insurance renewal with Higginbotham Insurance & Financial Services. Other considerations involve approving a Lease Agreement with Beaumont Bulk Solutions, LLC; a Purchase Agreement for property at 500 Franklin Street; a Stevedore Franchise for Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC; and several Drainage Easements with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6. Furthermore, the Board will consider various Change Orders for existing contracts including the Reach Stackers Contract, Harbor Island and Carroll Street Shed Roof Repairs Project, South End Truck Queuing Area Project, and the Jefferson Terminal South Dock Replacement Project (covering Valves, Electrical, and Mechanical). The agenda also includes a Resolution of Appreciation for Senior Director and Director of Trade Development Ernest Bezdek, the Executive Director's report, and board comments. The meeting concludes with an Executive Session scheduled to deliberate on matters including the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in Jefferson County.