OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION November 13, 2025 The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:30AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345. President Melancon called the meeting to order. M. Callais recited an opening prayer and Secretary Cheramie called roll. ATTENDED: Harris Cheramie, Jr., Thomas Pitre III, Jimmy Lafont, Rodney Gisclair Sr., John Melancon, Jr., Reggie Ledet, Chad Callais, Mike Callais, and Kris Callais ABSENT: None Upon motion by Cheramie second by Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved minutes for October 15, 2025 meeting. Executive Director's Report Northern Expansion – Engineer John Plaisance reported Dynamic Group completed driving concrete piles and the 25 concrete deadman for the Slip D Bulkhead project. They are now working on tie-rods, whalers, bumper pipe and stone installation. We expect completion in the next several weeks. There is a change order for weather days on the agenda. Airport Projects – Davie Breaux reported aircraft operations for the month of October were 1571, with 9397 passengers, and 21,266 vehicles. Engineer Marc Picciola reported on the Airport Connector Road and Bridge project. Sealevel did receive the motor, clutch and assembly last week and all other machinery was delivered on site yesterday. Executive Director Chett Chiasson stated we should now see work on site. He thanked the Parish, State and Federal Government for partnership on this project. Engineer John Plaisance reported on the New Executive Terminal, B.E.T. Construction is installing the insulation on the interior of the building. The windows have been delivered. There is a change order of 219 days due to the delay in getting permits. Engineer John Plaisance reported the Airport Fuel System Rehabilitation project is complete except for the fuel dispenser testing on the tanks which they are working on a solution. Engineer John Plaisance reported Freetown Builders has completed all punch list items for the Airport Hangar Replacement project. There is a change order for 84 days due to the wind rated door and building alterations and some weather days. Other Projects – Engineer Neil Angelette reported Rigid Constructors has completed the Breakwater Repairs project. The lien period ends today so the clear lien will be presented at the next meeting. There is a zero dollar change order to reclassify material used on the breakwaters. Engineer Neil Angelette reported Onshore Construction is 30% complete on the Fourchon Beach project. Engineer Marc Picciola reported Low Land Construction's notice to proceed was issued on Monday, November 10th for the Fourchon Pavilion Bulkhead. They have equipment on site to begin the project. Engineer Ashley Roberts reported Grand Isle Shipyard has been issued the notice to proceed for the Coastal Wetlands Park Improvements. There will be a change order for an additional stairway required by the State Fire Marshal. Contractor will be on site to do the test pile within the next several weeks. Chiasson reported that Argent LNG will have an open house for the project at our office here in Cut Off on December 2nd from 5pm to 7pm. He also reported as noted in the Lafourche Gazette and social media he was awarded the 2025 Louisiana Energy Award Executive of the Year. He stated the award may have his name on it but it is not just about him it is about this Port Commission staff, board, and our great customers, the people that do business with us, the people that build things for us, and the people in our community that give us the opportunity to do this every day. It was an honor to accept, and he does on behalf of our Port. Cheramie congratulated Chett on receiving this for the Port. President Melancon opened the floor for any public comment, there was none. Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met on October 29th and November 10th in Cut Off. Present were Melancon, Cheramie, M. Callais, and Lafont. Upon motion by M. Callais second by C. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the revised Port Ordinance No. 70 Nerby Collins Marina regulations to include the section of no fuel transfers at the marina. Upon motion by Cheramie second by K. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Chase Orgeron to lease Site 1 at the SL Industrial Park of 266.8 acres to hunt with bow and/or shotgun. Upon motion by Lafont second by Ledet, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Lafourche Parish Government to assist with the repairs to the Larose Boat Launch and provide funding of $150,000. Upon motion by K. Callais second by Pitre, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the high bids for the surplus sale of 12 items to JJ Merchant dba Lynn's Enterprise and 1 item to Cody Theriot . Upon motion by C. Callais second by Lafont, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from OEG to reduce lease footprint of GLF337A for the building and limited parking. Upon motion by C. Callais second by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from M-I to assign lease to Tetra Technologies Site GLF315. Upon motion by C. Callais second by M. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Intergovernmental Agreement with the South Lafourche Levee District to contribute $200,000 per year for 5 years for operations at the Leon Theriot Lock. Permits & Waterways Committee – The committee met on October 29th and November 10th in Cut Off. Present were K. Callais, Cheramie, C. Callais, and Melancon. Chairman K. Callais presented the update on the US Army Corps of Engineers jetty repair project. Chiasson reported that the Corps is on site with tug and barge to repair the east jetty. They will be there for the next several months in Belle Pass. Construction & Development Committee - The committee met on October 29th and November 10th in Cut Off. Present were Ledet, K. Callais, Pitre, and Melancon. Upon motion by Ledet second by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 3 from Dynamic Group for Slip D Bulkhead an increase of 7 calendar days. Upon motion by M. Callais second by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 from B.E.T. Construction for the New Airport Terminal an increase of 219 calendar days. Upon motion by Ledet second by Pitre, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 4 from Freetown Builders for the Airport Hangar Replacement an increase of 84 calendar days. Upon motion by K. Callais second by Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 3 from Rigid Constructors for the Breakwater Repair project to reclassify quantities of rip rap. Upon motion by Cheramie second by Lafont, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the lowest responsive bid from Rigid Constructors for the Flotation Canal Shoreline Protection project in the amount of $1,865,472.00. Upon motion by Ledet second by Pitre, with no public comment, the board approved Change Order No. 1 from Grand Isle Shipyard for the Coastal Wetlands Park Improvements an increase in contract price of $85,113.03. The vote resulted in 8 yeas and 1 abstain by C. Callais. Finance Committee - The committee met on October 29th and November 10th in Cut Off. Present were Gisclair, M. Callais, Pitre, and Melancon. Upon motion by Gisclair second by M. Callais, with no public comment, the board approved payment of October 2025 invoices and recognized expenditures over $25,000 which totaled $9,943,379.49. The vote resulted in 8 yeas and 1 abstain by C. Callais. Upon motion by Gisclair second by K. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the October 2025 unaudited financial statements. President Melancon opened the floor for any other business. Chiasson reminded the board that our next Committee Meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, November 25th primarily to discuss the 2026 budget. Cheramie wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and to be safe on the road. K. Callais recognized Tuesday, November 11th was Veterans Day and on behalf of the board he stated the Port proudly recognizes and appreciates the service and sacrifices of Veterans who defended our freedom and our opportunities that make communities like ours strong, safe and prosperous. Their dedication, courage, and unwavering sense of duty embodies the values that drive our mission. The Port honors these brave men and women, and we thank them and their families for their sacrifices and examples they set for future generations. President Melancon opened the floor for any public comment. Daniel Lorraine, Lafourche Parish Councilman thanked the Port for partnership with the Larose Public Boat Launch repairs. Upon motion by Lafont second by M. Callais, the board adjourned the meeting at 11:00AM. ATTEST: John Melancon Jr., President; Harris Cheramie Jr. Secretary December 16 2025 LLOU0424192