PORT OF NEW ORLEANS LEGALS

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PORT OF NEWORLEANS

MINUTES OF
THE BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 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 CHAIRMAN SCOTT H. COOPER AT 1:37 P.M.
ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Scott H. Cooper, Committee Chairman
PRESENT: William T. Bergeron, Member Michael W. Kearney, Member
Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member Laney J. Chouest, Member
MEMBERS ABSENT: Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member Gregory R. Rusovich,
Member
STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer
P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer
B. Christian, incoming Chief Operating Officer
B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel
J. Ruckert, Chief Financial Officer
M. Gresham, Executive Assistant for External Affairs
M. Rubino, Staff Attorney
W. Stokes, Executive Secretary
H. Fontenot, Paralegal
GUEST: J. Holt, Government Consultants
A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
Committee Chairman Cooper determined the existence of a quorum and called
the meeting to order at 1:37 P.M.
B. Public Comment
Committee Chairman Cooper called for public comment, but there was none.
C. Briefing and Discussion Items
1. Review of January, 2015, Financial Statement.
Mr. Ruckert briefed the committee on the January, 2015, financial statement.
He distributed a report detailing the financial information, a copy of which is
made part of these minutes. He stated that January was another good month.
He announced that revenue was over the budget and expenses were below the
budget for the month of January.
Mr. LaGrange mentioned that, in terms of dockage being a little down,
container crane revenue was up. Mr. Ruckert reiterated that breakbulk dockage
was lower because of fewer GRT breakbulk vessels, but container crane revenue
was higher because of an increase in container vessels.
After some discussion, the committee determined it would recommend
acceptance of the January, 2015, financial statement to the Board at its next
regularly scheduled meeting.
D. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the committee, Committee
Chairman Cooper adjourned the meeting at 1:46 P.M.
BOARD OF COMISSIONERS PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES OF
THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 23, 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
WILLIAM T. BERGERON AT 1:47 P.M. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS William T. Bergeron, Committee Chairman
PRESENT: Scott H. Cooper, Member Michael W. Kearney, Member
Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member Laney J. Chouest, Member
MEMBERS ABSENT: Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member
Gregory R. Rusovich, Member
STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer
P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer
B. Christian, incoming Chief Operating Officer
B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel
C. Dunn, Director, Port Development
M. Gresham, Executive Assistant for External Affairs
M. Rubino, Staff Attorney
W. Stokes, Executive Secretary
H. Fontenot, Paralegal
A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
Committee Chairman Bergeron determined the presence of a quorum and
called the meeting to order at 1:47 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 Resolution Awarding a Contract to Command
Construction Industries, LLC, for the Poland Avenue Cruise Terminal Phase I
MARAD Access Roadway Improvements.
Ms. Dunn briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution
to award a contract in the amount of $1,442,757 to Command Construction
Industries, LLC, the lowest of five responsive bidders for all labor, material,
and equipment for Phase One of the MARAD access roadway improvements at
the Poland Avenue Cruise Terminal. The contract is funded by the Boards FY
2015 Capital Improvement Program.
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 Awarding a Contract to Barber
Brothers Contracting Company, LLC, for the Perry Street Wharf Access
Roadway Paving Improvements.
Ms. Dunn briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a resolution
to award a contract in the amount of $262,011 to Barber Brothers Contracting
Company, LLC, the lower of two responsive bidders for all labor, material, and
equipment for asphalt removal, disposal, and grading at the Perry Street Wharf.
The contract is funded by the Boards FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program.
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 Authorizing the President and
Chief Executive Officer to Enter into an Amendment to the Contract with
Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC, for Asphalt Paving Improvements
at the Milan Upland Yard.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an amendment
in the amount of $62,690.77 to the contract with Barber Brothers Contracting
Company, LLC, to reconcile line items, add new line items for additional
required work, and assess ascertained and liquidated damages at the Milan
Upland Yard in order to close out the project. The contract is funded by the
Boards FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program.
After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to
the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES
OF
THE PROPERTY AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY
23, 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 MICHAEL W. KEARNEY AT
2:10 P.M. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Michael W. Kearney, Committee Chairman
PRESENT: Scott H. Cooper, Member William T. Bergeron, Member
Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member Laney J. Chouest, Member
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gregory R. Rusovich Member
Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member
STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer
P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer
B. Christian, incoming Chief Operating Officer
B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel
P. Zimmermann, Director, Operations
M. Gresham, Executive Assistant for External Affairs
M. Rubino, Staff Attorney
B. Sickinger, Risk Manager
W. Stokes, Executive Secretary
H. Fontenot, Paralegal
GUESTS: C. Balthazar, Riverworks
J. Laborde, Marsh & McLennan
R. Hill, Marsh & McLennan

A. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order

Committee Chairman Kearney determined the existence of a quorum and
called the meeting to order at 2:10 P.M.
B. Public Comment
Committee Chairman Kearney called for public comment, but there was none.
C. Briefing and Discussion Items
1. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to McFarland
Cascade Holdings, Inc., for the Purchase of 500 Eighty-Foot Untreated Timber
Piles for Use in Maintenance of Board Fender Systems.
Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a
resolution to award a contract in the amount of $316,500 to McFarland Cascade
Holdings, Inc., the lowest of three responsive bidders, for the purchase of 500
eighty-foot timber piles.
Commissioner Chouest asked if there was a possibility of entering into a
discounted deal for several years with this vendor. Mr. Zimmermann said that
is a possibility, and he would look into it.
D. Public Comment
Committee Chairman Kearney called for public comment, but there was none.
E. Briefing and Discussion Items
1. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to McFarland
Cascade Holdings, Inc., for the Purchase of 500 Eighty-Foot Untreated Timber
Piles for Use in Maintenance of Board Fender Systems.
Mr. Zimmermann briefed the committee on and recommended approval of a
resolution to award a contract in the amount of $316,500 to McFarland Cascade
Holdings, Inc., the lowest of three responsive bidders, for the purchase of 500
eighty-foot timber piles.
Commissioner Chouest asked if there was a possibility of entering into a
discounted deal for several years with this vendor. Mr. Zimmermann said that
is a possibility, and he would look into it.
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 Renew the Boards Primary and Excess Property
Insurance, Boiler and Machinery/Equipment Breakdown Insurance, NFIP
Property Insurance, Primary and Excess General Liability Insurance, Hull
and Machinery and P & I Insurance, Vessel Pollution Liability Insurance,
Public Officials Liability Insurance, Law Enforcement Liability Insurance,
Government Crime Insurance, and Business Automobile Liability Insurance
and to Purchase Cyber Risk Liability Insurance and Property Terrorism
Insurance all through the Broker Marsh, Inc.
Mr. Gussoni addressed the committee explaining briefly the process that the
staff and the broker have followed to foster a favorable renewal climate for
the property insurance renewal with the London market and then introduced
Mr. James Laborde and Mr. Robert Hill, both representatives of Marsh &
McLennan from its New Orleans office, to continue the briefing in more detail.
Mr. Laborde distributed a handout detailing renewal information, a copy of
which is made part of these minutes. He discussed the premium summary of
the property and the liability program. He explained that our proposal was to
replace the present primary general liability insurer with Lloyds of London
and that we proposed to change motor vehicle liability insurers to save
approximately $30,000. He explained cyber risk quote options with Travelers
Insurance Company (Travelers) and a check list of what the policy would cover.
Mr. Laborde explained that renewal this year for existing policies would cost
theBoard approximately $250,000 less in premiums than last year with better
policies even with an increased statement of values for the Boards properties.
Mr. Hill addressed and briefed the committee in more depth on the cyber risk
quote from Travelers. He discussed third and first party liability coverage under
the cyber risk policy program and limit options and deductions on its coverages.
Then he briefly touched on terrorism property insurance coverage also.
Commissioner Chouest expressed his concerns on purchasing cyber risk
insurance for the Port by asking what is the real cyber risk associated with
the Port. Mr. Gussoni stated that he met with Ridge Global two weeks ago and
that company proposed doing a cyber risk assessment for the Board. He stated
that the company is in the cyber risk insurance industry and has contacts with
Lloyds of London. Mr. Gussoni mentioned that he has been unable to reach
the company representatives in order to get a quote on the cost of doing an
assessment, but he would like to pursue discussions with them on this issue.
Commissioner Chouest stated that he would like to have an independent
company or individual look at the Ports IT vulnerability rather than someone
who wants to sell us insurance.
Mr. Laborde stated that the biggest risks are business interruptions, which need
to be quantified, and whether the Port can afford an interruption because of a
cyber-attack.
Mr. Gussoni then reported that IT and audit staff and he would attend an
AAPA seminar on cyber security risks in the next two weeks. He then asked
commissioners whether they preferred to purchase the cyber risk coverage now
or wait until an assessment is conducted. Commissioners Cooper and Bergeron
replied that they recommended waiting until after Mr. Gussoni attended the
cyber risk seminar and reported back on this issue. Mr. Gussoni replied that the
item would be removed from the resolution for this Thursdays meeting.
Mr. Gussoni requested confirmation from the committee whether they preferred
to defer the terrorism property insurance along with the cyber risk until after
the seminar. The committee confirmed that it rather wait until the conclusion
of the seminar.
Regarding renewal of existing coverages, the committee indicated it would refer
those matters favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
3. Commissioner Kearney made a motion to amend the agenda to add an item.
Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion. The new item was identified as
the following:
Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into an Amendment to the Berthing Agreement with
Carnival Corporation Regarding Carnival Vessels Calling at the Port of New
Orleans.
The resolution was read and staff explained the item must be considered at this
time because Carnival had requested it be taken up after the agenda for this
meeting had been posted. There was a call for public comment. There were none.
A vote to amend the agenda to add this item was called. The commissioners
unanimously voted to add this item to the agenda.
Thereafter, Mr. LaGrange presented and recommended approval of this item
to the committee.
After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to
the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
F. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the committee, Committee
Chairman Kearney adjourned the meeting at 2:48 P.M.
4. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Authorizing the President and
Chief Executive Officer to Enter into an Amendment to the Contract with
Modjeski and Masters, Inc., for As-Needed Professional Services for Bridges at
the St. Claude Avenue Bridge.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the
Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an amendment in the
amount of $170,000 to the contract with Modjeski and Masters, Inc., to provide
design and construction engineering and inspection services for replacement
of the roadway grating on the outside lanes of the St. Claude Avenue Bridge.
The contract is funded by the Boards FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program.
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 an Amendment to the Contract with
Modjeski and Masters, Inc., for As-Needed Professional Services for Bridges at
the St. Claude Avenue Bridge.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the
Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an amendment in the
amount of $170,000 to the contract with Modjeski and Masters, Inc., to provide
design and construction engineering and inspection services for replacement
of the roadway grating on the outside lanes of the St. Claude Avenue Bridge.
The contract is funded by the Boards FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program.
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 Amendment to the Contract with
Modjeski and Masters, Inc., for As-Needed Professional Services for Bridges at
the St. Claude Avenue Bridge.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the
Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an amendment in the
amount of $170,000 to the contract with Modjeski and Masters, Inc., to provide
design and construction engineering and inspection services for replacement
of the roadway grating on the outside lanes of the St. Claude Avenue Bridge.
The contract is funded by the Boards FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program.
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 Authorizing the President and

Chief Executive to Enter into an Amendment to the Contract with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., for the Mississippi River Intermodal Terminal and
Yard Improvements.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an amendment
in the amount of $495,309 to the contract with AECOM Technical Services,
Inc., to provide design review and manufacturing/assembly oversight for the
purchase of rubber tire gantry cranes. The contract is funded by the Boards FY
2015 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 committee, Committee
Chairman Bergeron adjourned the meeting at 2:08 P.M.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
MINUTES
OF
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE 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 GREGORY R. RUSOVICH AT
9:37 A.M. ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Gregory R. Rusovich, Committee Chairman
PRESENT: Scott H. Cooper, Member William T. Bergeron, Member Michael
W. Kearney, Member
Robert R. Barkerding, Jr., Member Laney J. Chouest, Member
ABSENT MEMBER: Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member
STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer
P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer
B. Christian, incoming Chief Operating Officer
B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel
C. Bonura, Director, Business Development
B. Landry, Chief Commercial Officer
P. Zimmermann, Director, Operations
A. Fant, Deputy Director, Operations
M. Gresham, Executive Assistant for External Affairs
M. Rubino, Staff Attorney
W. Stokes, Executive Secretary
H. Fontenot, Paralegal
1. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
Chairman Rusovich determined the presence of a quorum and called the
meeting to order at 9:37 A.M.
2. Public Comment
Chairman Rusovich called for public comment, but there was none.
3. Chairmans Comments
Chairman Rusovich did not have any comments.
4. President & Chief Executive Officers Comments
Mr. LaGrange informed the committee that he circulated an upcoming schedule
of events list.
Commissioner Chouest informed the committee of an event taking place on
March 4th involving a tour of the Island Performer, a well intervention ship,
which he encouraged the commissioners to participate in.
5. Briefing and Discussion Items
A. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Authorizing the President and
Chief Executive Officer to Enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with
the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, the State of Louisiana,
Division of Administration, the New Orleans Steamboat Company and Viking
USA LLC for the Commencement of Viking River Cruises Operations in the
Port of New Orleans.
Mr. Gallwey presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a cooperative
endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development,
the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Viking USA LLC and the
New Orleans Steamboat Company to establish and operate a Mississippi River
cruise land-based headquarters in New Orleans commencing by July 1, 2018.
He disseminated a handout outlining the terms and conditions for the Viking
Mississippi vessel, a copy of which is made part of these minutes.
Commissioners Chouest and Rusovich commented on the significance of
having the Viking Cruise Line come to New Orleans.
After discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter favorably to
the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting later this morning.
B. Update on the Agreement Regarding Real Estate (ARRE) for the Mega
Plastics District.
Mr. Bonura updated the committee on the sale of Board property to Alvar
Industries, LLC. He reminded the commissioners that, in addition to the
appraised value of the land to be sold, the contract was set up so that the
Board would have a reasonable expectation that the project would generate
approximately $250,000 or more in annual revenue from cargo generated by the
project. He stated that an updated appraisal on the 31.24 acre site establishing
its value at $3,213,214 represents an increase in value.
The agreement to sell the property contemplates that Alvar provide evidence
that it has packaging contracts that in the aggregate exceed 90% of the
minimum capacity of 9,000 containers per year or 495,900,000 pounds per year
for at least five years. Alvar provided an affidavit stating it has a contract with a
customer for 1,001,000 metric tons and estimates that the contract will generate
41,500 containers for five years after the commencement of operations. The
Boards auditors have reviewed and found minor discrepancies between Alvars
estimate of the containers generated by the contract and their own estimates.
However, he stated that volumes are subject to interpretation and that it is
impossible to know with certainty how the weight provided in the packaging
contract will translate into container volumes. Mr. Bonura reiterated that, even
using the most negative assumptions about how much weight will be packed into
each container, the Board will realize annual revenue for handling containers
of approximately $225,000 per year in addition to the $3.2 million land sale.
Commissioner Barkerding expressed concern about using weight as a measure
where the ARRE speaks in terms of containers only. Mr. Bonura stated that
the ARRE sets the minimum capacity in terms of the number of containers or
weight. He said that staff contemplated that Alvars contract with its customers
to package plastics would be tied to weight, but confirmed that the Boards cargo
revenue at the container terminal is generated by the number of containers.
Commissioner Rusovich stated that he agreed with Commissioner Barkerding
that we should stick to containers with the understanding that the calculations
will fluctuate and that we should see how things develop going forward.
Commissioner Rusovich asked Mr. Landry if his projected numbers for this
project were well beyond the minimum number containers agreed to in the
ARRE. Mr. Landry replied affirmatively. Alvars contract guarantees only a
portion of the cargo generated by plastics manufacturing projects underway. He
remarked that 9,000 containers is a very attainable number.
Mr. Bonura commented that these numbers in Alvars contract reflect only what
Alvar has under contract today as justification for the Boards selling the land
and that Alvar is working to secure additional business.
Commissioner Rusovich asked if the spot market numbers were included
in the ARREs guarantee of container requirements. Mr. Bonura replied
no, commenting that Alvars spot market business will bring in additional
containers and revenue to the Board.
C. Briefing on and Discussion of a Resolution Commemorating the Public
Service of Mr. Patrick J. Gallwey on the Occasion of His Retirement.
Mr. LaGrange yielded to Mr. Gussoni to present a resolution commemorating
the almost 35 years of public service of Mr. Gallwey at the Port. Mr. Gussoni
stated that staff had prepared the resolution now before the committee for its
consideration. Also he said that staff had approached the New Orleans City
Council and the Louisiana State Legislature to acquire commendations for
Mr. Gallwey and that both had agreed to issue such commendations with no
reservations. Those commendations will be addressed at the Board meeting.
Commissioner Rusovich said that comments by the commissioners on Mr.
Gallweys service will be made at the public meeting today.
After this discussion, the committee indicated it would refer this matter
favorably to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting later this morning.
D. Report on Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal.
Mr. LaGrange said he charged Ms. Christian to come up with some ideas to
reduce the congestion. She then reported on some actions the Port is attempting
to take, covering the short-term and long-term solutions brainstormed between
Ms. Fant, Mr. Zimmermann and herself. Ms. Christian highlighted some of
the short-term solutions: CB radios, smartphone texting, traffic studies, and

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applications for funding. For long-term solutions, she offered: a gate study, a
steel wheel shuttle, a truck queuing lane, and the extension of gate hours during
mornings and Saturdays.
Commissioner Kearney stated that he was excited that the staff is focused
on gathering information for congestion solutions at the Port and container
terminals. Much of the discussion thereafter focused on the significance
of getting data on the congestion which everyone agreed is very important.
Commissioner Kearney stated that this is a multi- faceted problem and the data
will show us what is happening on any given day. Mr. LaGrange said we are in
the process of getting an updated Volkert study.
Commissioner Chouest stated that tracking trucks can be easily accomplished
with an iPhone application, which should cost only $20,000 to $25,000 to
develop.
Commissioner Kearney asked Mr. Gussoni what legal rights the Board had
arising out of its leases to help resolve this issue, and Mr. Gussoni reported
that the leases do not give the Board a strong position to intervene to mandate a
resolution of this issue because when the agreements were drafted in 2002 or so,
the Boards position was that this was an operating issue to be resolved between
the two tenants, but he said his staff and he
would take another look at the documents to see if they could find something to
work from. Commissioner Bergeron suggested that it might be a good idea to
ask outside counsel to put a fresh pair of eyes on the agreements.
Commissioner Bergeron asked about the status of the transponders and
wondered why we are not using them. Ms. Fant stated they are not connected to
the system anymore.
Ms. Christian indicated we would explore technologies and solutions and look
at all the different options available. Commissioner Chouest said we need to get
this going fast.
Mr. LaGrange addressed The Sun Herald story about Chiquitas continued
operation in Gulfport because of the congestion at the Port. Matt Gresham
explained that the Associated Press, which distributed this story, got it wrong.
Mr. Landry explained the delay was caused by the ripening rooms not being
ready yet and not Port congestion. Commissioner Rusovich asked when the
Chiquita ripening rooms would be complete, and Mr. Landry replied that
Chiquita has given a date of May 1, 2015.
E. Briefing on the Ceremony Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Arrival
of Acadians to Louisiana on October 12, 2015.
Mr. LaGrange stated that he met with a delegation from Lafayette last Saturday
and mentioned the October 12, 2015, celebration ceremony commemorating the
250th anniversary of the arrival of Acadians in Louisiana.
F. Cargo Report.
Mr. Landry reported that cargo remained strong and that the breakbulk
numbers were good. He stated that in January, breakbulk cargo moved 44%
more than last January and containers were up in January by 7.6% compared
to last January.
G. Report on Vessel Calls.
Mr. LaGrange reported that for the year from January this year compared to
January last year there were 494 vessels compared to 478 last year.
6. Other Business.
Mr. Zimmermann stated that the Port received a Department of Homeland
Security grant several years ago for the installation of security cameras. He
stated that there are approximately 180 cameras installed throughout the port,
cargo facilities, and cruise terminals primarily for security purposes. Mr.
Zimmermann stated that the secondary function is to save video (1) in the event
of a criminal investigation which was initially reported to the Harbor Police
Department, and (2) as a homeland security requirement.
Mr. LaGrange asked Mr. Zimmermann to speak about the queuing lane that is
under design. Mr. Zimmermann stated that the queuing lane is along Clarence
Henry Truckway
and that there are occasions when trucks are backed up alongside the road. He
stated that under the design, the two current lanes will be made into three lanes
to create a safer environment to queue along the flood wall.
Mr. Zimmermann stated that a lot of progress has been made and that staff will
soon begin training on the video camera surveillance policy and use of the new
camera technology.
Commissioner Kearney announced that the Railroad Users Group will meet at
the Port next Monday, March 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the committee, Committee
Chairman Rusovich adjourned the meeting at 10:56 A.M.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS MINUTES
OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
MEETING NO. 8, 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 11:08 A.M. ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015, BY
CHAIRMAN GREGORY R. RUSOVICH.
COMMISIONERS 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
COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Daniel F. Packer, Jr., Member
STAFF: G. LaGrange, President and Chief Executive Officer
P. Gallwey, Chief Operating Officer
B. Christian, incoming Chief Operating Officer
B. Gussoni, Executive Counsel
D. Allee, Director, Cruise & Tourism
C. Bonura, Director, Business Development
C. Dunn, Director, Port Development
B. Landry, Chief Commercial Officer
E. Pansano, Director, Internal Audit
J. Ruckert, Chief Financial Officer
P. Zimmermann, Director, Operations
J. Cefalu, Deputy Director, Cruise & Tourism
B. Ethridge, Manager, Business Development
A. Fant, Deputy Director, Operations
J. Fritz, Deputy General Counsel
G. Hager, Director, Human Resources
R. Hecker, Chief, Harbor Police Department
M. Rubino, Staff Attorney
K. Ordoyne, Staff Attorney
R. Aragon-Dolese, Manager, Communications
P. Matthews, Community Affairs Manager

H. Fontenot, Paralegal
D. Guarino, Port Development
M. Gresham, Executive Assistant
S. Ordoyne, Executive Assistant
J. Crist, General Operations
R. Munsch, Legal
M. Villarreal, Claims Manager/Safety Officer
H. Horan, Human Resources
N. Polk, Communications
D. Dillon, Services
J. Moran, Executive Assistant
P. Sirisophon, General Operations
J. Meliet, Construction
B. Parent, Audit
D. Austin, Engineering
B. Rivera, Engineering
GUESTS: C. Balthazar, Riverworks
T. Wells, Waldemar S. Nelson & Co.
G. Davis, ILA
D. Magee, ILA
M. Bell, HMM
W. Evans, HMM
D. Francis, Office of the Mayor New Orleans
R. Gonzales, Biehl & Co.
F. Bennett, GEC, Inc.
I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
Chairman Rusovich determined the presence of a quorum and called the
meeting to order at 11:08 A.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Rusovich asked Commissioner Barkerding to lead the Board and the
audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance, and he did so.
III. Approval of the Minutes from the January, 2015, Meetings
On motion duly made by Commissioner Kearney and seconded by
Commissioner Cooper, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of its
meetings of January, 2015, as previously circulated.
IV. Acceptance of Financial Statement for January, 2015
On motion duly made by Commissioner Cooper and seconded by Commissioner
Barkerding, the Board unanimously accepted the January, 2015, Financial
Statement as previously circulated.
Chairman Rusovich announced that the meeting was open to the public and said
any member of the public who would like to comment should see Mr. Matthew
Gresham.
V. Actions Required
A. Consider Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Command
Construction Industries, LLC, for the Poland Avenue Cruise Terminal Phase I
MARAD Access Roadway Improvements.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution awarding a
contract in the amount of $1,377,750 to Command Construction Industries,
LLC, for all labor, material, and equipment for Phase 1 of the MARAD access
roadway improvements at the Poland Avenue Cruise Terminal.
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 Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Barber Brothers
Contracting Company, LLC, for the Perry Street Wharf Access Roadway
Paving Improvements.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution awarding a
contract in the amount of $262,011 to Barber Brothers Contracting Company,
LLC, for all labor, material, and equipment for asphalt removal, disposal, and
grading at the Perry 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 Barkerding seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into an Amendment to the Contract with Barber
Brothers Contracting Company, LLC, for Asphalt Paving Improvements at the
Milan Upland Yard.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the
Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an amendment in
the amount of
$62,690.77 to the contract with Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC,
to reconcile line items, add new line items for additional required work, and
assess ascertained and liquidated damages at Milan Upland Yard in order to
close out the project.
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.
D. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into an Amendment to the Contract with Modjeski
and Masters, Inc., for As-Needed Professional Services for Bridges at the St.
Claude Avenue Bridge.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the
Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an amendment in the
amount of $170,000 to the contract with Modjeski and Masters, Inc., to provide
design and construction engineering and inspection services for replacement of
the roadway grating at the outside lanes of the St. Claude Avenue 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 an Amendment to the Contract with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services for the
Mississippi River Intermodal Terminal and Yard Improvements.
Ms. Dunn presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an amendment
in the amount of $495,309 to the contract with AECOM Technical Services,
Inc., to provide design review and manufacturing/assembly oversight for the
purchase of rubber tire gantry cranes.
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 Barkerding seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
F. Consider Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to McFarland
Cascade Holdings, Inc., for the Purchase of 500 Eighty-Foot Untreated Timber

Piles for Use in Maintenance of Board Fender Systems.

Mr. Zimmermann presented and recommended approval of a resolution
authorizing the Boards President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a
contract in the amount of $316,500 to McFarland Cascade Holdings, Inc., for
the purchase of 500 eighty-foot timber piles.
Commissioner Kearney advised the Board that the Property and Insurance
Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved
for its approval. Commissioner Barkerding seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
G. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Renew the Boards Pri mary and Exces s Property
Insurance, Boiler and Machinery/Equipment Breakdown Insurance, NFIP
Property Insurance, Primary and Excess General Liability Insurance, Hull and
Machinery and P & I Insurance, Vessel Pollution Liability Insurance, Public
Off icials Liability Insurance, Law Enforcement Liability Insurance,
Government Crime Insurance and Business Automobile Liability Insurance
through the Broker Marsh, Inc.
Mr. Gussoni presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the President and Chief Executive Officer to renew the Boards primary and
excess property insurance, boiler and machinery/equipment breakdown
insurance, NFIP property insurance, primary and excess general liability
insurance, hull and machinery and P & I Insurance, vessel pollution liability
insurance, public officials liability insurance, law enforcement liability
insurance, government crime insurance and business automobile liability
insurance through the broker Marsh, Inc.
Commissioner Kearney advised the Board that the Property and Insurance
Committee had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved
for its approval. Commissioner Barkerding seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
H. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into an Amendment to the Berthing Agreement with
Carnival Corporation Regarding Carnival Vessels Calling at the Port of New
Orleans.
Mr. Allee presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into an amendment to the
berthing agreement with Carnival Corporation regarding Carnival vessels
calling at the Port of New Orleans.
Commissioner Kearney 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.
I. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the President and Chief
Executive Officer to Enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the
Louisiana Department of Economic Development, the State of Louisiana,
Division of Administration, the New Orleans Steamboat Company and Viking
USA LLC for the Commencement of Viking River Cruises Operations in the
Port of New Orleans.
Mr. Gallwey presented and recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
the President and Chief Executive Officer to enter into a cooperative endeavor
agreement with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, the
State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, the New Orleans Steamboat
Company and Viking USA LLC for the commencement of Viking River Cruises
operations in the Port of New Orleans. This is a ten-year berthing agreement as
well as a ten-year extension of the Ports lease with the New Orleans Steamboat
Company at the Toulouse Street Wharf.
Commissioner Rusovich advised the Board that the Executive Committee
had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its
approval. Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
J. Consider Approval of a Resolution Commemorating the Public Service of Mr.
Patrick J. Gallwey on the Occasion of His Retirement.
Mr. LaGrange presented and recommended approval of a resolution
commemorating the public service of Mr. Patrick J. Gallwey on the occasion
of his retirement.
Commissioner Rusovich and Mr. LaGrange asked that Mr. Gallwey and his
wife approach the podium, and then they gave a speech praising Mr. Gallweys
professional expertise and his personal accomplishments during the course of
an almost 35-year career in public service at the Port of New Orleans. Next they
presented him with a plaque on behalf of the Port, a certificate from the City
Council of the City of New Orleans, and an official statement from the State of
Louisiana through Governor Jindal, all commemorating his long public service.
Mr. Gallwey addressed the audience, the commissioners, and his wife in a
brief speech on his career with the Port of New Orleans. He thanked all of his
assistants in the executive department, the commissioners, and the entire Port
staff.
Commissioner Rusovich advised the Board that the Executive Committee
had met and reviewed the resolution with staff, and he moved for its
approval. Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
VI. Report by the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. LaGrange mentioned the arrival of Viking USA LLC to commence on July
1, 2018.
He mentioned that the Port is having another strong robust month in this very
good fifth fiscal year in a row.
Commissioner Rusovich mentioned a new CMA CGM service on a weekly
basis.
Mr. LaGrange announced that the Port lost its Administrative Services Manager
Terry Martin unexpectedly and that he will be sorely missed by everyone.
Mr. LaGrange read an email that Mr. Zimmermann received from a cruise
passenger couple who parked on the top level of the parking garage. The couple
had forgotten to roll up one of their car windows. On their return to their delight
and surprise, they noticed that in their absence a covering had been placed over
the opened window preventing rain from getting inside. Mr. LaGrange thanked
the staff for making extra kind efforts like this on a regular basis.
VII. Old Business
Each commissioner spoke briefly to commemorate Mr. Gallweys public service
and wished him well in his retirement.
VIII. New Business
Commissioner Rusovich announced for the next meeting that he appointed a
nominating committee which consists of Commissioners Cooper, Kearney, and
Bergeron.
IX. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:43 A.M.
NEXT MEETING:
11:00 A.M., Monday, March 30, 2015