David A. Naquin

The meeting included reports and discussions on several key areas. Quotes were reviewed for the Industrial Park sign, and a motion was passed to contract Bayou Signs for the project. An update was provided on the dredge material at Port Site, noting the completion of the project and assistance from Blanchard Farms. The board approved payment to St. Mary Parish Government for the Industrial Park Phase II Project. Marine Turbine Technologies' lease renewal was discussed, and a motion was made to extend the lease at the current rate for 60 days. The Commission received an update on the application process for the Louisiana DOTD Port Construction and Development Priority Program. There was also a discussion regarding water drainage at the Industrial Park and continued negotiations for the right-of-way for the drainage pump.

The meeting addressed the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development project (H.013325) at the DLS site, including resolutions for compliance with public bid law, project acceptance, and certificate of substantial completion. The delivery and installation of the Air Compressor were discussed, along with a partial payment request to TRIO Compressed Air Systems. The Economic Development Administration project for a welding school was reviewed, including approval for geotechnical research at the construction site. The Port Commission's operating budget and anticipated obligations for the LA DOTD and EDA projects were also discussed.

The meeting addressed the approval of funding through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Port Construction and Development Priority Program for improvements to an existing site leased by DLS. A resolution was authorized for a reimbursement agreement and designation of an authorized signatory. An engineering contract with Miller Engineers was approved for the LA DOTD project. Updates were provided on the pre-application for the EDA project to construct a welding school at the Industrial Park. The proposed budget for 2018 was presented for consideration, with adoption planned for the December meeting. Commissioners were reminded to complete the required Ethics Training by December 31st, 2017.

The meeting included discussions and updates on several key areas. The installation of a new sign at the Industrial Park was mentioned. Negotiations regarding Marine Turbine Technologies' (MTT) lease were discussed, and the Port Commission approved MTT's request for a reduced lease rate for two five-year terms. Additionally, the LA DOTD Port Construction Application was submitted for improvements to the facility leased by DLS, LLC, and payment was approved for the application's preparation. The date of the July meeting was changed from July 4 to July 11.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including a discussion about re-purposing Capital Outlay funds for the construction of a Welding School at the Industrial Park, and the submission of an application for EDA funds for the school's construction. The Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program application for funding improvements to the DLS facility is under review. There was also a report on an Industrial prospect, Nippon Power LTD, and the upcoming installation of PVC pipe for Day Markers in the Jaws. Additionally, the Ports monthly meeting was rescheduled to October 10, 2017.