November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
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3. Recognize guests and receive public comments pertaining to items on this Notice only (limit 3 minutes each). During the public comment period, the presiding officer will call on persons who have submitted the Public Participation Form to deliver comments.
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4. Consider approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, including the Single Audit Report, for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2025
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5. Consider approval of proposal for Property Insurance
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6. Consent Agenda Items for Collective Action. The Port Commissioners have been furnished with supporting documentation and staff's recommendation for each of the following items. Unless an item is requested to be considered separately in the regular agenda by any Commissioner, all Consent Agenda items will be approved, in accordance with the respective staff recommendations, by one vote without being discussed separately, unless a Port Commissioner requests otherwise.
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6.A. Consider Approval of Minutes of October 15, 2025 Regular Meeting
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6.B. Consider approval and ratification of investments, including certificates of deposit and other government -backed securities
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6.C. Consider adoption of Resolution approving Certified Tax Roll for the 2025 Tax Year
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6.D. Consider approval of Change Order #1 in the amount of $153,841.50 for increased dredging quantities (Matthews Brothers)
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6.E. Consider payment of invoices
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7. Staff Reports
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7.A. Engineering Report on Port projects
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7.B. Report on Community Outreach, Public Affairs and Contractors Assistance Program for Local, Veteran, Minority and Women-owned business enterprises
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8. Consideration and approval of An Order Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of a Bond Election; and Other Matters in Connection Therewith
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9. Consider approval of recommendation of engineer to begin negotiating an Agreement for Professional Engineering and Construction Management Services for Lakeshore Drive Transit Shed and Rail Extension Project (PIDP 2024 Grant)
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10. Consider acceptance of engineer statements of qualifications received by staff on October 29, 2025 for the 21.9-Acre Multi-Modal Laydown Yard Project (RAISE 2022)
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11. Consider approval of recommendation of engineer to begin negotiating an Agreement for Professional Engineering and Construction Management Services for 21.9-Acre Multi-Modal Laydown Yard Project (RAISE 2022)
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12. Consider approval of a public roadway easement with the Canadian Pacific - Kansas City Railroad related to the flyover project (SCP88/MIP88)
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13. Consider approval of an overhead bridge construction and maintenance agreement with the Canadian Pacific - Kansas City Railroad related to the flyover project (SCP88/MIP88)
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14. Consider approval of an agreement with Entergy for utility relocation related to the Flyover project (SCP88/MIP88)
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15. Consider approval of Resolution casting votes for one or more nominees for the Jefferson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
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16. Discuss any items not on agenda without taking action thereon
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17. Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to personnel, real property, economic development negotiations, security matters and litigation. Action may be taken on any and all items discussed in Executive Session upon return to Open Meeting regarding:
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17.A. Personnel (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.074)
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17.B. Real Property (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.072)
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17.B.1. Discuss potential purchases of real property in Navigation District
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17.B.2. Discuss potential leases of real property in Navigation District
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17.C. Conduct deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pertaining to (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.086):
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17.C.1. Liquids Terminal Facilities
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17.C.2. Marine Terminal and Inland Storage Area Project
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17.C.3. Wood Pellets Storage and Loading Facilities
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17.D. Security Matters (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.076)
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17.E. Litigation (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.071)
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17.E.1. POPA adv. Orion Construction, LLC
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18. Return to Open Meeting
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19. Consider authorization to issue Request for Qualifications for Information Technology (IT) Professional and Consulting Services for security equipment.
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20. Discuss status of legislative matters
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21. Adjourn
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