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Town of Independence
Official Journal
The ndependence Times
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $2,920,000 OF
SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE TOwN OF INDEPENDENCE,
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of
a resolution adopted on July 9, 2013, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
Town of Independence, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting
as the governing authority of the Town of Independence, State of Louisiana (the
"Town"), and in accordance with the provisions of Part VII, Chapter 4, Title 39 of
the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act"), and other consti-
tutional and statutory authority, that the Governing Authority does hereby declare
its intention to issue not exceeding Two Million Nine Hundred Twenty Thousand
Dollars ($2,920,000) of Sewer Revenue Bonds of the Town (the "Bonds"), the pro-
ceeds of which will be used to pay costs of constructing and acquiring improve-
ments, renovations and replacements to the sewerage system of the Town, includ-
ing appurtenant equipment and accessories, a work of public improvement for the
Town. The Bonds shall be hmited and special revenue bonds of the Town, secured
by and payable in principal, interest and redemption premium, ff any, solely from
the income and revenues derived or to be derived by the Town from the operation
of its sewerage system (the "System"), after paying the reasonable and necessary
expenses of operating and maintaining the System, and ff not issued as a parity,
with the Issuer's outstanding Sewer Revenue Bonds, dated December 16, 1997 (the
"Outstanding Bonds"), subject to making all payments as same fall due on the
Outstanding Bonds To the extent that revenues derived from other sources are
available to the Issuer and are appropriated by the Governing Authority including
the proceeds of the Town's % sales tax and use tax authorized for sewerage pro-
poses pursuant to an election held on March 31, 2007 to the payment of the costs of
operating and maintaining the System, the sewer rates and charges may be corre-
spondingiy reduced The proposed Bonds shall not be a charge on the other income
and revenues of the Town as prohibited under the provisions of Article 6, Section 37
of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or
pledge of the general credit of the Town. The Bonds will be exempt from taxation
in the State of Louisiana and will be issued and authorized by ordinance adopted
by the Governing Authority and shall be of such series, bear such date, mature
at such time or times (not to exceed forty (40) years from their date of issuance),
bear interest at such rate or rates not exceeding four per centum (4%) per annum,
be in such denomination or denominations, be in fully registered form, carry such
registration privileges, be payable in such medium of payment and at such place or
places, be subject to such terms of prepayment and be entitled to such priorities on
the income and revenues of the System as such ordinance may provide.
The Town will in such ordinance enter into such covenants with the future own-
er or owners of the Bonds as to the management and operation of the System, the
imposition and collection of rates and charges for the services rendered thereby, the
disposition of such fees and revenues, the issuance of future bonds and the creation
of future liens and encumbrances against the System and the revenues therefrom,
the carrying of insurance, the keeping of books and records, and other pertinent
matters as may be deemed proper by the Governing Authority to assure the mar-
ketability of the Bonds, consistent with the provisions of the Act. Such ordinance
will also include remedies in case of default, provisions for the issuance of parity
bonds and such additional covenants, agreements and provisions as are judged
advisable or necessary by the Governing Authority for the security of the owners
of the Bonds, including sinking and reserve funds for the payment of principal and
interest on the Bonds, and adequate depreciation funds for those repairs and im-
provements to the System as may be necessary for adequate and efficient service to
the public, all as provided by the Act.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Bonds will be sold at public
or private sale, as provided for in the Act and statutory authority supplemental
thereto.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Bonds will, before the deliv-
ery thereof, be approved by the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will
meet in open and public session on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at six thirty-five
o'clock (6:35) p.m at the Town Hall, 473 W. Railroad Avenue, Independence, Loui-
siana, to hear any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds; provided, how-
THE
hear any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds; provided, however, if at
such hearing a petition or petitions duly signed by registered voters of the Town in
an aggregate number not less than five percent (5%) of the number of the qualified
voters of the Town voting in the last special or general election held in the Town ob-
ject to the issuance of the Bonds, then the Bonds shall not be issued until approved
by a vote of a majority of the qualified voters of the Town who vote at a special elec-
tion held for that purpose in the manner provided by Chapter VI-A, Title 18 of the
Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Any such petition shall be accompanied by a
certificate of the Tangipahoa Parish Registrar of Voters certifying that the signers
of the petition are registered voters of the Town and the number of signers amounts
to not less than five percent (5%) of the registered voters that voted in the last elec-
tion held in the Town, all as provided by the Act.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED
of July, 2013.
/s/ Michael A. Ragusa
at Independence, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Arlene Hall
Clerk
Publish: August 29, September 5, September 12, and September 18, 2013.
Official Journal
The Ponchatoula Times
CITY OF PONCHATOULA MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
A regular meeting was held Monday, August 12, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Council members present were Braville Leblanc, Debra Hills, Jeannemarie
Pierson, Melvin Toomer, and Vergil Sandifer.
Mayor Zabbia called the meeting to order Mr. LeBlanc gave the invocation
which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There was no public input.
Mr. LeBlanc motioned to accept the minutes of the July 8, 2013 meeting. Mr.
Sandifer seconded the motion. Motion carried with all voting in favor.
Lester Settoon presented the July 2013 Fire Dept. activity report. He stated
there were 19 fire calls consisting of 10 false alarms, 2 auto, 2 grass, and 5 other.
There were 112 EMS calls consisting of 17 auto accidents, and 95 other emergency
calls Total calls in June were 131.
Mayor Zabbia opened the public hearing on AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND OR-
DINANCE 495(ZONING ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP FOR THE CITY OF PONCHATOULA. There was no public comment.
Mr. LeBlanc motioned to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Mr. San-
difer. Motion carried with all voting in favor.
Mr. Sandifer introduced AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 695 - ES-
TABLISHING THE SALARIES FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
and called for a Pubhc Hearing on September 9, 2013.
Mr. LeBlanc introduced AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF
IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF PONCHATOULA, FIXING THE PRICE THEREOFAND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT and called for a Public Hearing on
September 9, 2013.
Mr. LeBlanc motioned to adopt a resolution authorizing Mayor Zabbia to ex-
ecute all necessary documents regarding funding of two capital improvement proj-
ects that were included, as priority 5, in House Bill 2 during the 2013 Legislative
Session. Amounts included were $1,250,000 for a consolidated law enforcement
complex, and $500,000 for a downtown parking lot. Motion was seconded by Mrs.
Pierson. Motion carried with all voting in favor.
Mrs. Pierson motioned to grant a variance for consumption of alcohol in Memo-
rial Park to the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce for "Ponchatoula's Party in the
Pits" being held on October 18 & 19, 2013. Motion was seconded by Mr. Sandifer.
Motion carried with all voting in favor.
Mr. Sandifer motioned to approve an alcohol permit for 2013 for Majestic Duo,
LLC; DBA The Depot Bar located at 112 NE Railroad Ave. Mr. LeBlanc seconded
the motion. Motion carried with all voting in favor
Mr. Toomer motioned to enter into an executive session to discuss matters re-
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A parcel of land comprising approximately 3,089 square feet, more or less
fronting on Seventh Street(side) and located on the West side of a City block
known as Memorial Park. The subject property consists of one structure known as
and occupied by the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, Inc. Building.
4. A lease unto the PONCHATOULA JAYCEES, INC, in the amount of
$112.50/month beginning on October 1, 2013 payable in cash or other equivalent -"
valuable consideration (such as but not limited to support of youth organizations/
activities, city beautification projects, crime prevention, support of projects for the
elderly or disadvantaged, homeless shelters or other activities for a public pur-
pose as determined by the City Council) for the term of five years for the following
described parcel of land, to wit:
A certain tract or parcel of ground located in the City of Ponchatoula, Parish of
Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana Section 59, T7S-R7E, more particularly described
as follows:
A parcel of land comprising approximately 3,856 square feet, more or less
fronting on the West Willow(side) and located on Lot 3, Block 4, West- '.
wood Subdivision. The subject property consists of one structure known as
and occupied by the Ponchatoula Junior Chamber of Commerce Building.
This ordinance shall become effective 10 days after its passage as required by
R.S. 33:4712(C).
A motion was made by Mr. LeBlanc to adopt the ordinance and was duly sec-
onded by Mrs. Pierson.
This ordinance has been introduced on August 12, 2013, by Mr. LeBlanc, notice
of public hearing having been published, said public hearing having been held,
having been read by title at the regular meeting of the City Council on Septem-
ber 9, 2013, and called for final passage and having been put to a vote, the vote
thereon was as follows:
YEAS: LeBlanc, Hills, Pierson, Sandifer
NAYS: Toomer
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
s/Robert F. Zabbia, Mayor
s/Tomlyn Poche, City Clerk
PUBLIC BID NOTICE
The Ponchatoula City Council on September 9, 2013 passed a resolution declar-
ing the following items as surplus and for sale to the highest bidder with the follow- "
ing minimum bids: 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr sedan $2500; 2005 Ford Crown '.
Victoria 4dr sedan $2500; 2006 Ford F250 Super Duty Pickup with Service Body
$3500; (4) Motorola Radius SP50 Radios $50; 20" flat panel monitor $25; HP 6310
All-in-One printer $10; HP 2110 All-in-One printer $10; Monroe 4130 Calculator
$10; Dell GX620 Computer $35; Dell OptiPlex 755 Computer $35; Dell Latitude
D800 Laptop $50; Leather Office Chair $25
Go to www.publicsurplus.com for detailed description of items and to place
bids. Bids will be accepted until 4:00pm, Friday, October 4, 2013. The City of Pon-
chatoula reserves the right to alternatively allow an intergovernmental agreement
with other government entities in lieu of bids. The City of Ponchatoula reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
s/Tomlyn Poche, City Clerk
Published September 19, 2013
Public Notice
Regular meetings of the Ponchatoula City Council are held on the second Mon-
day of each month at 6:00pro in the Council chambers located at 125 W. Hickory St
Ponchatoula, LA 70454. Due to Holiday closures the regularly scheduled meetings
for October and November 2013 will be held on the following dates: October - Tues-
day, October 15, 2013 and November - Tuesday, November 1, 2013.
Publish September 12, 2013
s/Tomlyn Poche, City Clerk
SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH
PORT COMMISSION
Official Journal
The Ponchatoula Times
SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
Monday, AUGUST 12, 2013- 12:00 NOON
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
President Daryl Ferrara called the meeting to order at 12:00 Noon on Monday,
August 12, 2013 at the office of the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission, 163
W. Hickory Street, Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Ms. Lee Barends gave the invocation and Commissioner Lucca Watkins fol- :,
lowed with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioners Present: Don Boihem, Ernest Drake III, Daryl Ferrara, Wm.
ever, if at such hearing a petition or petitions duly signed by registered voters of lated to the City's Industrial Park. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Pierson. Motion Joubert and Lucas Watkins
the own m an aggregate number not lea than five pe~ o f e number of
~ " ~ ~ ~c~ ~5 ~)~i~ .~ ~rried with all voting in favor. Council entered into executive session (6:08). Coun- Commissioners Absent: Mark Griggs and Michael Williams
the uahfied voters of the Town voting m the last specml or ge~.e'f~I electron heId hamber 2 M T m
-. : ~ " Cil returned to C s (6: 5). r. oo er motioned to return to regular session. Others Present: Patrick Dufresnel Port Director; Helen Muller, Secretary;
in the Town object to the issuance~ of the~ ~ ~,B nds, then. the Bonds shall not be issued ~,4~ ~v~"~`'~A=d ~ah~ Mr~ Pierson M~. ~ ~;~8 ~ ~,;*h ~.~11 -~---~,"~*;n~ .-;,~ "~-~'e -~ Lee Bare nd~ William Evans, Jim Tan and Bryan T. McMahan, The Ponchatoota:
unt~ approved by a vote of a n~[~l~e~qualified~t~own who vol$~ ~o~r Z~bbia called for Rights of Personal Privilege. '' Times
at a special election held for that purpose in the manner provided by Chapter VI-A, Vergil Sandifer thanked everyone for attending, reminded everyone to be pre- Visitors were introduced and welcomed. There were no public comments.
Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Any such petition shall be ac-
companied by a certificate of the Tangipahoa Parish Registrar of Voters certifying
that the signers of the petition are registered voters of the Town and the number
of signers amounts to not less than five percent (5%) of the registered voters that
voted in the last election held in the Town, all as provided by the Act.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Independence, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day
of July, 2013.
/s/ Michael A. Ragusa
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Arlene Hall
Clerk
Publish : August 29, September 5, September 12, and September 18th.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $1,625,000 OF
WATER REVENUE BONDS OF THE TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE,
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of
a resolution adopted on July 9, 2013, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
Town of Independence, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the
governing authority of the Town of Independence, State of Louisiana (the "Town"),
and in accordance with the provisions of Part VII, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisi-
ana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act"), and other constitutional and
statutory authority, that the Governing Authority does hereby declare its intention
to issue not exceeding One Million Six Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
($1,625,000) of Water Revenue Bonds of the Town (the "Bonds"), the proceeds of
which will be used to pay costs of constructing and acquiring improvements, reno-
vations and replacements to the waterworks system of the Town, including appur-
tenant equipment and accessories, a work of public improvement for the Town. The
Bonds shall be limited and special revenue bonds of the Town, secured by and pay-
able in principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, solely from the income
and revenues derived or to be derived by the Town from the operation of its water-
works system (the "System"), after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses
of operating and maintaining the System. To the extent that revenues derived
from other sources are available to the Issuer and are appropriated by the Govern-
ing Authority to the payment of the costs of operating and maintaining the System,
the water rates and charges may be correspondingly reduced. The proposed Bonds
shall not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the Town as prohibited
under the provisions of Article 6, Section 37 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974,
nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the
Town. The Bonds will be exempt from taxation in the State of Louisiana and will
be issued and authorized by ordinance adopted by the Governing Authority and
shall be of such series, bear such date, mature at such time or times (not to exceed
forty (40) years from their date of issuance), bear interest at such rate or rates not
exceeding four per centum (4%) per annum, be in such denomination or denomina-
tions, be in fully registered form, carry such registration privileges, be payable in
such medium of payment and at such place or places, be subject to such terms of
prepayment and be entitled to such priorities on the income and revenues of the
System as such ordinance may provide.
The Town will in such ordinance enter into such covenants with the future own-
er or owners of the Bonds as to the management and operation of the System, the
imposition and collection of rates and charges for the services rendered thereby, the
disposition of such fees and revenues, the issuance of future bonds and the creation
of future liens and encumbrances against the System and the revenues therefrom,
the carrying of insurance, the keeping of books and records, and other pertinent
matters as may be deemed proper by the Governing Authority to assure the mar-
ketability of the Bonds, consistent with the provisions of the Act. Such ordinance
will also include remedies in case of default, provisions for the issuance of parity
bonds and such additional covenants, agreements and provisions as are judged
advisable or necessary by the Governing Authority for the security of the owners
of the Bonds, including sinking and reserve funds for the payment of principal and
interest on the Bonds, and adequate depreciation funds for those repairs and im-
provements to the System as may be necessary for adequate and efficient service to
the public, all as provided by the Act.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Bonds will be sold at public
or private sale, as provided for in the Act and statutory authority supplemental
thereto.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Bonds will, before the deliv-
ery thereof, be approved by the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority wilt
meet in open and public session on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at six-thirty o'clock
(6:30) p.m at the Town Hall, 473 W. Railroad Avenue, Independence, Louisiana, to
pared for bad weather, and welcomed children back to school.
Melvin Toomer thanked everyone for attending, read Kiwanis Club meeting
minutes from June 5, 1986, and asked when the Kiwanis Club took ownership of
the Log Cabin Building. Mayor Zabbia stated that the Kiwanis assumed the opera-
tion and maintenance of the building from a garden club who could not maintain it
any longer, the city allowed the Kiwanis to lease the building, in 1986 the building
was in disrepair, was torn down, and rebuilt by the Kiwanis Club with Kiwanis
Club funds. Mr. Toomer requested council meeting minutes authorizing the Kiwan-
is to rebuild the Log Cabin. Mayor Zabbia referred any other questions regarding
leases to the City Attorney.
Braville LeBlanc welcomed the Scouts in the audience, reminded everyone that
school is back in session please watch for children while driving and obey school
zones, encouraged local spending, thanked city employees for their hard work, re-
minded everyone to be prepared for hurricane season thanking citizens for keeping
ditches and drains clear of debris, and wished everyone a safe and happy Labor
Day.
Debra Hills thanked everyone for attending, encouraged residents to become
involved and voice their concerns to council members so they can be addressed,
reminded everyone that school is back in session to be mindful of school zones and
please don't text while driving.
Jeannemarie Pierson thanked everyone for attending, and wished everyone a
safe and happy Labor Day.
Mayor Zabbia echoed what council members stated, and invited the Scouts in
the audience to attend future meetings.
At 6:33 pm Mrs. Pierson motioned to adjourn the meeting which was seconded
by Mr. LeBlanc. Motion passed with all voting in favor.
s/Robert F. Zabbia, Mayor
s/Tomlyn Poche, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 709
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF IMMOVABLE PROP-
ERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PONCHATOULA,
FIXING THE PRICE THEREOF AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EX-
ECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Ponchatoula, in accordance with the provision of R.S. 33:4712 et. Seq. That after
all advertising and legal delays required, the Mayor of the City of Ponchatoula is
hereby authorized and instructed to execute the following leases with the stated
lease terms and monetary terms in addition to other general lease provisions as
determined by the Mayor to be appropriate:
1. A lease unto the ROTARY CLUB OF PONCHATOULA in the amount of
$75.00/month beginning on October 1, 2013 payable in cash or other equivalent
valuable consideration (such as but not limited to support of youth organizations/
activities, city beautification projects, crime prevention, support of projects for
the elderly or disadvantaged, homeless shelters or other activities for a public
purpose as determined by the City Council) for the term of five years, with four
additional five year renewals for the following described parcel of land, to wit:
A certain tract or parcel of ground located in the City of Ponchatoula, Parish of
Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana Section 18, T7S-R8E, more particularly described
as follows: A parcel of land comprising approximately 2,220 square feet, more or
less fronting on West Beech (side) located on the South side of a City block known
as Memorial Park. The subject property consists of one structure known as the
Ponchatoula Rotary Club building.
2. A lease unto the KIWANIS CLUB OF PONCHATOULA, INC. in the amount
of $150.00/month beginning on October 1, 2013 payable in cash or other equiva-
lent valuable consideration (such as but not limited to support of youth organiza-
tions/activities, city beautification projects, crime prevention, support of projects
for the elderly or disadvantaged, homeless shelters or other activities for a public
purpose as determined by the City Council) for the term of five years for the fol-
lowing described parcel of land, to wit:
A certain tract or parcel of ground located in the City of Ponchatoula, Parish of
Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana Section 18, T7S-R8E, more particularly described
as follows:
A parcel of land comprising approximately 6,118 Square feet, more or less
fronting on West Magnolia Street (side) in a City block known as Kiwanis Park.
The subject property consists of two structures known as the Kiwanis log building
and bath house.
3. A lease unto the PONCHATOULA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, INC. in the
amount of $100.00/month beginning on October 1, 2013 payable in cash or other
equivalent valuable consideration (such as but not limited to support of youth
organizations/activities, city beautification projects, crime prevention, support of
projects for the elderly or disadvantaged, homeless shelters or other activities for
a public purpose as determined by the City Council) for the term of five years for
the following described parcel of land, to wit:
A certain tract or parcel of ground located in the City of P0nchatoula,
Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana Section 18, T7S-R8E, more particularly
described as follows:
It was moved by Commissioner Joubert and seconded by Commissioner Wat-
kins that the Commission convene its meeting and adopt the August 12, 2013 Agen-
da for the Regular Monthly Meeting, as presented. Motion passed. Yeas: Boihem,
Drake, Ferrara, Joubert and Watkins Nays: 0
Absent: 2 - Griggs and Williams
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Joubert seconded by Commissioner Watkins
that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission adopt the minutes, as pre-
sented, of its Regular Meeting held on July 8, 2013. Motion passed. Yeas: Boihem,
Drake, Ferrara, Joubert and Watkins Nays: 0
Absent: 2 Griggs and Williams
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Treasurer/Commissioner Watkins presented the July, 2013 financials. He re-
ported that the total revenues were $ 65,057.65 and the total expenses were $
53,130.68 leaving a net income of $11,926.97. The increased amount in revenues
for July was from a settlement payment of $14,500 that was paid]received under
rental income which also included rail and barge cargo income.
It was moved by Commissioner Drake and seconded by Commissioner Boihem
that the Commission approve the financials, as presented, for the period ending
July 31, 2013. Motion passed. Yeas: Boihem, Drake, Ferrara, Joubert and Watkins
Nays: 0 Absent: 2 Griggs and Williams
Old Business:
1. DOTD-Port Priority State Project: SPN 578-53-0012 (321)
a) Bulkhead Project Update
Patrick Dufresne reported that the demolition project of Building # 1 is near
completion and is anticipating moving forward with the final design plans for the
bulkhead project through the LA Port Construction and Development Priority Proj-
ect. William Evans, URS, demolition project coordinator, and Jim Tan] dba/Valley
Chevy Scrap Metal demolition contractor for the project were in attendance to give
a demolition project update which will be discussed later under Agenda Item # 4.
Other matters discussed in regards to Bulkhead project were the following: usage
of recycled concrete materials, incorporate laydown pad with-in bulkhead project,
cost saving benefits, structural]financial benefits, build additional lay-down areas
for existing tenant, and an area for parking.
2. Prospective Tenant (s) Update
Pat Dufresne port director reported that a research remains pending regarding
a potential prospect looking to transload crude oil, similar to the current tenant.
He also reported that progress is being made after meeting with URS to discuss
rail investment that ties into the various oil company's that may be interested in
using the port facility and the concept associated with cost estimates, 15.5 million,
for long term investments. The Commissioners were informed that John W. Stone,
Oil Distributor, current tenant, at the port facility gave notice that their shipping
activities will cease in the month of August due to the economy, oil prices and po-
tential storm events. In conclusion of the
update a request came from Associated Terminal to fully utilize Building # 2 to
store garnet sand beginning September 1, 2013.
It was moved by Commissioner Boihem and seconded by Commissioner Watkins
that the Commission authorize Patrick Dufresne, to amend the Associated Termi-
nals at Globalplex, LLC. original lease agreement by increasing the rental space to :
30,000 sq.ft, and adjusting rent payments accordingly, effective September 1, 2013 ~
with term of lease expiring on February 28, 2014. Motion passed. Yeas: Boihem, -
Drake, Ferrara, Joubert and Watkins Nays: 0 Absent: 2 Griggs and Williams
3. Invoice Payment Approval
Treasurer Watkins presented the following invoices for payment approval.
a) CN Inv. # 9500122527 Amt. $3,000.00
b) Cashe Coudrain & Sandage Inv.# 94596 Amt. $613.57and Inv. # 94597 (Lig) -
Amt. $178.25
c) Ponchatoula Times (Official Journal) Inv. 8069292 Amt. $153.60 & Inv. #
8069325-Amt.$8.00
** d) Valley Chevy Scrap Metal - Upon Approval of Amendment to Agreement- "
Partial Payment
Request for the Amt. $20,000
Ms. Lee Barends, bookkeeper, discussed an outstanding check, #010131, dated
October 6, 2012, which remained on hold]file until completion of the assigned
work was performed by the contractor. In response to the IRS letter received stat- "
ing a lien was in place for owed revenue by the contractor, the check in question will "
be void]null since the work was not performed. Ms. Barends will make the correc- -
tion]adjustment necessary to clarify the matter with the auditor.
President Ferrara asked for a motion to except payment approval a, b, and c and "
exclude d for further discussion of an amendment to agreement.
It was moved by Commissioner Boihem and seconded by Commissioner Drake "
that the Commission approve payments on invoices a) b) and c) as presented and ta-
ble d) pending approval of amendment to agreement. Motion passed. Yeas: Boihem, -
Drake, Ferrara, Joubert and Watkins Nays: 0 Absent: 2 - Griggs and Williams
4.) Building # 1 Demolition Project update
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