Meeting Agenda
1. Convene Meeting with opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
2. Recognize Guests
3. Open floor to members of the public, or of the Governing Body, for inquiries about a subject not listed on the Agenda.  Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less.  Specific factual information, or existing policy, may be stated in response to an inquiry.  Any Deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the Agenda for a subsequent Meeting 
4. Minutes of prior meeting(s) not previously approved
5. Residential Tax Abatement Agreements:

5.A. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Lawrence J. Loftin III
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Lance Loftin and Tara Loftin
Address of Property:                 455 N. Ashland, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 3, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $400,000.00

5.B. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Justin Fox and Katie Fox
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Justin Fox and Katie Fox
Address of Property:                 740 Kent St., Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 4, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $200,000.00

5.C. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                     Randall Ross Robertson and Kellyn Robertson
Applicant for Tax Abatement:     JN Custom Homes LLC
Address of Property:                  855 Southdale, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                   Zone 3, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:    New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $165,000.00

5.D. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Noah Michael Cormier
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    JN Custom Homes LLC
Address of Property:                 865 Southdale, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 3, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $255,000.00

5.E. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Apolinar Rodriguez
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Apolinar Rodriguez
Address of Property:                 1085 Walnut, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 5, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $90,000.00

5.F. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Dalila Garcia
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Dalila Garcia
Address of Property:                 1935 Old Spanish Trl, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 5, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $140,000.00

5.G. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Betty Swissdorf
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Betty Swissdorf
Address of Property:                 393 Haley St., Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 5, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   Remodel / Harvey Rebuild
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $134,500.00

5.H. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Frizon Homes, LLC
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Joseph Leger and Angela Leger
Address of Property:                 465 Lakewood Dr., Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 4, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $380,000.00

5.I. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Victoria Cowling
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Victoria Cowling
Address of Property:                 387 N. Lakeside, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 3, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $253,000.00
6. Expense Account(s) for Reimbursement
7. Bills for Payment (Includes item(s) above, if any, and supplements at the table)
7.A. Payment(s) that equal or exceed $50,000
7.B. Accounts Payable - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since last Board meeting
7.C. Payroll - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since last Board Meeting
8. Monthly Investment Report for April 2025
9. Unaudited General Fund Operating Statement for the First Half of the Fiscal Year 2024/2025
10. Engagement Letter Proposed by Outside Auditor for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025
11. Port District's Annual Contribution Rate from the Texas County and District Retirement System for the Calendar Year 2026
12. Preliminary Tax Values from the Orange County Tax Assessor-Collector for the Year 2025
13. Port Access Program Rider 37 Grant
13.A. Dravo Road Widening and Truck Queuing Areas
13.A.1) Update
13.A.2) Modification 014 for TxDOT Initiated Adjustment (March) from Three and One Half (3-1/2) Calendar Daysto Five (5) Calendar Days
13.A.3) Modification 016 for Adjustment to Unit Quantities Prior to Project Close Out
13.A.4) Modification 017 for TxDOT Initiated Adjustment for Half Days Previously Awarded in Modification 013 (January/February)
13.A.5) Modification 018 for Traffic Control Signage
13.B. Alabama Street Update
14. FY2022 PSGP
14.A. Command Center Generator and Generator Platform Update
14.B. Security Capabilities Upgrades
14.B.1) Update
14.B.2) Change Order 002 to Integrated Technology and Security for Time Extension up to Five (5) Calendar Days
15. FY2023 PSGP
15.A. Administration Generator and Generator Platform Update
15.B. Water Tower Generator and Generator Platform
15.B.1) Generator Update
15.B.2) Generator Platform Update
15.B.3) Security Capabilities Upgrades Update
16. SCP88 Dravo Additional Truck Queuing and Utility Enhancements Update
17. MIP88 Trans Modal Yard Containerized Project Update
17.A. Phase 1 - Selective Demolition
17.B. Phase 2 - Test Pile Program - COMPLETE
17.C. Phase 3 - Electrical
17.D. Phase 4 - Reconstruction
18. PIDP/Community Funded Project Update
19. AST Electrical and Shore Power Services Upgrades
19.A. Shore Power 8 - Permanent Power Update
19.B. Shore Powers 11 & 12 and Lighting Controls
19.B.1) Shore Power Update
19.B.2) Shore Power Platform Update
20. Revenue Reports
21. Port Travel
22. ENTER CLOSED SESSION FOR AGENDA ITEMS 23 THROUGH 25
23. CLOSED MEETING for Private consultation with an attorney for the Governmental Body, under §551.071 of the Act.  The consultation may either be in person or, as authorized by §551.129(a) of the Act, by telephone conference call, video conference call, or communications over the internet.  If any part of the consultation is in an open meeting of the Governmental Body and is therefore a public consultation, each part of the public consultation must be audible to the public at the location specified in the notice of the meeting as the location of the meeting.  The consultation is regarding, but not limited to, the following matter(s):
23.A. Army Corps of Engineers Hickory Cove Real Estate
23.B. Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) Grant - North Sabine Lake Project
23.C. Thousand Foot Cut/Stewts Island
23.D. Marathon Oil
23.E. Grounded Barge 237
23.F. Fire Protection Service Agreement Addendum
24. CLOSED MEETING to Deliberate commercial or financial information that the Orange County EDC has received from a business prospect(s) that the Orange County Navigation and Port District seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of Orange County and with which the OCEDC is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect, under Section 551.087 of the Act, regarding any current, confidential OCEDC Projects.
24.A. Sabine to Galveston Coastal Spine Levee
25. CLOSED MEETING to Deliberate the purchase, exchange, leases, or value of real property, under § 551.072 of the Act, regarding the following matter(s):
25.A. Discuss Status of Potential Acquisition of Real Property in Navigation District
25.A.1) 406 Market St
25.A.2) 110 Alabama St
25.A.3) South Childers Rd Null
25.B. Border Street Complex
25.B.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
25.C. Jackson/Market Street Complex
25.C.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
25.D. Georgia Street
25.D.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
25.E. Childers Road
25.E.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
25.F. Alabama Street
25.F.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
25.G. Dravo
25.G.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
25.H. Pier Rd
25.H.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
26. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ACTION, IF ANY, REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 23 THROUGH 25
27. Set date, time and place of any presently anticipated Special Meeting to be held prior to the next Regular Meeting
28. Specify changes to the date, time and/or place of one or more particular Regular Meeting(s) if any of such factors are presently anticipated to be changed from standard Board Policy
28.A. June 9, 2025
29. Adjourn Meeting
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM - Board of Commissioners Meeting
Subject:
1. Convene Meeting with opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
Subject:
2. Recognize Guests
Subject:
3. Open floor to members of the public, or of the Governing Body, for inquiries about a subject not listed on the Agenda.  Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less.  Specific factual information, or existing policy, may be stated in response to an inquiry.  Any Deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the Agenda for a subsequent Meeting 
Subject:
4. Minutes of prior meeting(s) not previously approved
Subject:
5. Residential Tax Abatement Agreements:
Subject:

5.A. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Lawrence J. Loftin III
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Lance Loftin and Tara Loftin
Address of Property:                 455 N. Ashland, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 3, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $400,000.00
Subject:

5.B. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Justin Fox and Katie Fox
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Justin Fox and Katie Fox
Address of Property:                 740 Kent St., Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 4, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $200,000.00
Subject:

5.C. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                     Randall Ross Robertson and Kellyn Robertson
Applicant for Tax Abatement:     JN Custom Homes LLC
Address of Property:                  855 Southdale, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                   Zone 3, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:    New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $165,000.00
Subject:

5.D. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Noah Michael Cormier
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    JN Custom Homes LLC
Address of Property:                 865 Southdale, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 3, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $255,000.00
Subject:

5.E. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Apolinar Rodriguez
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Apolinar Rodriguez
Address of Property:                 1085 Walnut, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 5, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $90,000.00
Subject:

5.F. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Dalila Garcia
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Dalila Garcia
Address of Property:                 1935 Old Spanish Trl, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 5, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $140,000.00
Subject:

5.G. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Betty Swissdorf
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Betty Swissdorf
Address of Property:                 393 Haley St., Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 5, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   Remodel / Harvey Rebuild
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $134,500.00
Subject:

5.H. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Frizon Homes, LLC
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Joseph Leger and Angela Leger
Address of Property:                 465 Lakewood Dr., Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 4, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $380,000.00
Subject:

5.I. Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement for the following:

Owner of Property:                    Victoria Cowling
Applicant for Tax Abatement:    Victoria Cowling
Address of Property:                 387 N. Lakeside, Vidor, Texas
Reinvestment Zone:                  Zone 3, City of Vidor, Texas
Description of Improvements:   New Residential Construction
Estimated Cost of Improvements/Repairs:     $253,000.00
Subject:
6. Expense Account(s) for Reimbursement
Subject:
7. Bills for Payment (Includes item(s) above, if any, and supplements at the table)
Subject:
7.A. Payment(s) that equal or exceed $50,000
Subject:
7.B. Accounts Payable - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since last Board meeting
Subject:
7.C. Payroll - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since last Board Meeting
Subject:
8. Monthly Investment Report for April 2025
Subject:
9. Unaudited General Fund Operating Statement for the First Half of the Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Subject:
10. Engagement Letter Proposed by Outside Auditor for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Subject:
11. Port District's Annual Contribution Rate from the Texas County and District Retirement System for the Calendar Year 2026
Subject:
12. Preliminary Tax Values from the Orange County Tax Assessor-Collector for the Year 2025
Subject:
13. Port Access Program Rider 37 Grant
Subject:
13.A. Dravo Road Widening and Truck Queuing Areas
Subject:
13.A.1) Update
Subject:
13.A.2) Modification 014 for TxDOT Initiated Adjustment (March) from Three and One Half (3-1/2) Calendar Daysto Five (5) Calendar Days
Subject:
13.A.3) Modification 016 for Adjustment to Unit Quantities Prior to Project Close Out
Subject:
13.A.4) Modification 017 for TxDOT Initiated Adjustment for Half Days Previously Awarded in Modification 013 (January/February)
Subject:
13.A.5) Modification 018 for Traffic Control Signage
Subject:
13.B. Alabama Street Update
Subject:
14. FY2022 PSGP
Subject:
14.A. Command Center Generator and Generator Platform Update
Subject:
14.B. Security Capabilities Upgrades
Subject:
14.B.1) Update
Subject:
14.B.2) Change Order 002 to Integrated Technology and Security for Time Extension up to Five (5) Calendar Days
Subject:
15. FY2023 PSGP
Subject:
15.A. Administration Generator and Generator Platform Update
Subject:
15.B. Water Tower Generator and Generator Platform
Subject:
15.B.1) Generator Update
Subject:
15.B.2) Generator Platform Update
Subject:
15.B.3) Security Capabilities Upgrades Update
Subject:
16. SCP88 Dravo Additional Truck Queuing and Utility Enhancements Update
Subject:
17. MIP88 Trans Modal Yard Containerized Project Update
Subject:
17.A. Phase 1 - Selective Demolition
Subject:
17.B. Phase 2 - Test Pile Program - COMPLETE
Subject:
17.C. Phase 3 - Electrical
Subject:
17.D. Phase 4 - Reconstruction
Subject:
18. PIDP/Community Funded Project Update
Subject:
19. AST Electrical and Shore Power Services Upgrades
Subject:
19.A. Shore Power 8 - Permanent Power Update
Subject:
19.B. Shore Powers 11 & 12 and Lighting Controls
Subject:
19.B.1) Shore Power Update
Subject:
19.B.2) Shore Power Platform Update
Subject:
20. Revenue Reports
Subject:
21. Port Travel
Subject:
22. ENTER CLOSED SESSION FOR AGENDA ITEMS 23 THROUGH 25
Subject:
23. CLOSED MEETING for Private consultation with an attorney for the Governmental Body, under §551.071 of the Act.  The consultation may either be in person or, as authorized by §551.129(a) of the Act, by telephone conference call, video conference call, or communications over the internet.  If any part of the consultation is in an open meeting of the Governmental Body and is therefore a public consultation, each part of the public consultation must be audible to the public at the location specified in the notice of the meeting as the location of the meeting.  The consultation is regarding, but not limited to, the following matter(s):
Subject:
23.A. Army Corps of Engineers Hickory Cove Real Estate
Subject:
23.B. Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) Grant - North Sabine Lake Project
Subject:
23.C. Thousand Foot Cut/Stewts Island
Subject:
23.D. Marathon Oil
Subject:
23.E. Grounded Barge 237
Subject:
23.F. Fire Protection Service Agreement Addendum
Subject:
24. CLOSED MEETING to Deliberate commercial or financial information that the Orange County EDC has received from a business prospect(s) that the Orange County Navigation and Port District seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of Orange County and with which the OCEDC is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect, under Section 551.087 of the Act, regarding any current, confidential OCEDC Projects.
Subject:
24.A. Sabine to Galveston Coastal Spine Levee
Subject:
25. CLOSED MEETING to Deliberate the purchase, exchange, leases, or value of real property, under § 551.072 of the Act, regarding the following matter(s):
Subject:
25.A. Discuss Status of Potential Acquisition of Real Property in Navigation District
Subject:
25.A.1) 406 Market St
Subject:
25.A.2) 110 Alabama St
Subject:
25.A.3) South Childers Rd Null
Subject:
25.B. Border Street Complex
Subject:
25.B.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
Subject:
25.C. Jackson/Market Street Complex
Subject:
25.C.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
Subject:
25.D. Georgia Street
Subject:
25.D.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
Subject:
25.E. Childers Road
Subject:
25.E.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
Subject:
25.F. Alabama Street
Subject:
25.F.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
Subject:
25.G. Dravo
Subject:
25.G.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
Subject:
25.H. Pier Rd
Subject:
25.H.1) Possible tenant lease(s)
Subject:
26. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ACTION, IF ANY, REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 23 THROUGH 25
Subject:
27. Set date, time and place of any presently anticipated Special Meeting to be held prior to the next Regular Meeting
Subject:
28. Specify changes to the date, time and/or place of one or more particular Regular Meeting(s) if any of such factors are presently anticipated to be changed from standard Board Policy
Subject:
28.A. June 9, 2025
Subject:
29. Adjourn Meeting

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