Port Of South Louisiana

The meeting focused on several new business items, including the review of the Airport budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The committee considered proposals for project planning and implementation services related to the new terminal project, ratified a change order for the hangar development project, and evaluated a fee proposal regarding an obstruction removal project.

The special meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and no public comments. Key discussions and actions included the ratification and approval of the Financial Report for November 30, 2025. The Executive Director's Report detailed the dissolution of the LMRP Security Council and the potential formation of a new marketing entity for the five deep water member ports. The report also included the reintroduction of Rebecca Davezac Howell as the Port's Chief Projects & Planning Officer and an expression of gratitude from the outgoing Interim Executive Director before formally welcoming Julia Fisher Cormier as the new Executive Director. New business comprised several critical actions: entering into an Employment Agreement with Julia Fisher Cormier for the Executive Director position, adopting a resolution to waive notice requirements for amendments to the organizational chart, adopting a resolution granting new Executive Director banking signatory authority, considering amendments to the October 28, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes, and authorizing execution of amendments/task orders related to a MARAD Grant Agreement, WSP Task Orders (#24-11D and #24-25D), an AIMS Group, Inc. Task Order (#9) for inspection services, and an agreement with Shi International Corp for cyber security.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include the formal call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, and public comments. New business items slated for consideration involve the River Road entrance project and an update on the West 10th Street connector project.

The Construction Committee meeting agenda included standard formalities such as Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, and Public Comments. New Business consisted of an executive session pursuant to 42:17 regarding possible litigation, and discussion concerning a change order No 1 for the Building No 10 (NATCO) roof replacement project.

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