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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/QUORUM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
4. ROTATION OF OFFICERS

          PRESIDENT - E.J. ROBERTS
          VICE PRESIDENT - ROBERT J. KNESAL
          SECRETARY - JAMES C. SIMPSON, JR.
          TREASURER - JOHN RESTER
          COMMISSIONER - JACK NORRIS

 
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
6. PRESENTATION BY JOEY BEATTIE - HURRICANE ZETA DAMAGES
 
7. MEETING MINUTES
 
8. FINANCIAL REPORT 
 
8.A. DISBURSEMENTS
 
8.B. LICENSES
 
8.C. PROGRESS PAYMENTS
 
8.C.1. BALCH & BINGHAM, LLP / 18-FD-04

GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - $ 41,120.60
FILL PERMIT CHALLENGE - $ 2,291.25
EUTAW CONSTRUCTION CO. - $ 6,580.00

TOTAL BALCH & BINGHAM - $ 49,991.85


 
8.C.2. DIGITAL ENGINEERING / 17-EN-04

GENERAL ENGINEERING - TASK 1 - $ 27,787.00
E PIER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – TASK 9 - $ 3,746.00
E PIER EXPANSION PROJECT – TASK 10 - $ 1,165.00
COTTON COMPRESS SITE IMPROVEMENTS – TASK 12 - $ 1,611.50
PORT OF GULFPORT ACCESS ROAD - TASK 13 – $ 146,571.50

TOTAL DIGITAL ENGINEERING - $ 180,881.00

 
8.D. REQUEST FOR CASH

CH2M HILL - $ 30,947.31
ELEY GUILD HARDY - $ 44,076.75
MSPA - $ 13,464.91
WHARTON SMITH - $ 1,164,340.34

TOTAL REQUEST FOR CASH #280 - $ 1,252,829.31

 
9. OLD BUSINESS
 
9.A. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 020-HUD-049 WITH WHARTON SMITH, INC.
 
9.B. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 UNDER CONTRACT NO. 020-HUD-049 WITH WHARTON SMITH, INC.
 
9.C. APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO WORK ORDER NO. 1 UNDER CONTRACT 17-EN-04 WITH DIGITAL ENGINEERING
 
9.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING NOARC AND A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
 
10. NEW BUSINESS
 
10.A. APPROVAL OF A RATE INCREASE AND AN APPRENTICE TO PILOT STATUS CHANGE FOR THE MS STATE PILOTS

 
10.B. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A RFP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE MS DEFENSE INITIATIVE OEA GRANT
 
11. RESTORATION/ENGINEERING UPDATE
12. OPERATIONS REPORT
13. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
14. MDA COMMENTS
15. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
 
16.A. REAL ESTATE MATTERS - HANCOCK WHITNEY LEASE EXTENSION, ISLAND VIEW LEASE AMENDMENT & POTENTIAL PROPERTY PURCHASE
 
16.B. LEGAL MATTERS - YILPORT LOI
 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER/QUORUM
Subject:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
3. INVOCATION
Subject:
4. ROTATION OF OFFICERS

          PRESIDENT - E.J. ROBERTS
          VICE PRESIDENT - ROBERT J. KNESAL
          SECRETARY - JAMES C. SIMPSON, JR.
          TREASURER - JOHN RESTER
          COMMISSIONER - JACK NORRIS

 
Subject:
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
Subject:
6. PRESENTATION BY JOEY BEATTIE - HURRICANE ZETA DAMAGES
 
Subject:
7. MEETING MINUTES
 
Subject:
8. FINANCIAL REPORT 
 
Subject:
8.A. DISBURSEMENTS
 
Subject:
8.B. LICENSES
 
Subject:
8.C. PROGRESS PAYMENTS
 
Subject:
8.C.1. BALCH & BINGHAM, LLP / 18-FD-04

GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - $ 41,120.60
FILL PERMIT CHALLENGE - $ 2,291.25
EUTAW CONSTRUCTION CO. - $ 6,580.00

TOTAL BALCH & BINGHAM - $ 49,991.85


 
Subject:
8.C.2. DIGITAL ENGINEERING / 17-EN-04

GENERAL ENGINEERING - TASK 1 - $ 27,787.00
E PIER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – TASK 9 - $ 3,746.00
E PIER EXPANSION PROJECT – TASK 10 - $ 1,165.00
COTTON COMPRESS SITE IMPROVEMENTS – TASK 12 - $ 1,611.50
PORT OF GULFPORT ACCESS ROAD - TASK 13 – $ 146,571.50

TOTAL DIGITAL ENGINEERING - $ 180,881.00

 
Subject:
8.D. REQUEST FOR CASH

CH2M HILL - $ 30,947.31
ELEY GUILD HARDY - $ 44,076.75
MSPA - $ 13,464.91
WHARTON SMITH - $ 1,164,340.34

TOTAL REQUEST FOR CASH #280 - $ 1,252,829.31

 
Subject:
9. OLD BUSINESS
 
Subject:
9.A. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 020-HUD-049 WITH WHARTON SMITH, INC.
 
Presenter:
Nick Foto
Description:
MSPA requests board approval of Change Order No. 01 to Wharton Smith, Inc. under MSPA Contract No. 020-HUD-049 for the Ocean Enterprise Facility - Building project. This change is to reduce quantities used on the project specifically related to high security requirements that are no longer needed.  The change results in a CREDIT in the amount of $1,061,131.00 to the contract with zero (0) additional days to the overall contract. The revised contract amount is: $30,238,869.00.
Subject:
9.B. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 UNDER CONTRACT NO. 020-HUD-049 WITH WHARTON SMITH, INC.
 
Presenter:
Nick Foto
Description:
MSPA requests board approval of Change Order No. 02 to Wharton Smith, Inc. under MSPA Contract No. 020-HUD-049 for the Ocean Enterprise Facility - Building project. This change is to address a minor drainage change and for the utilization of a bypass pump necessary to allow the contractor to complete upgrades to the sewer pump station.  The change results in a COST in the amount of $4,328.62 to the contract with zero (0) additional days to the overall contract. The revised contract amount is: $30,243,197.62.
Subject:
9.C. APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO WORK ORDER NO. 1 UNDER CONTRACT 17-EN-04 WITH DIGITAL ENGINEERING
 
Presenter:
John Webb
Description:
This agenda item seeks Board approval of a proposed Modification No. 5 to Work Order No. 1 of our professional services agreement with Digital Engineering for engineering support services to the MSPA.  The approved Work Order No. 1 is the funding and accountability means for tracking general engineering support services requested by the MSPA on an as needed type basis.  The work of this Work Order is generally preliminary to more specific and definitive requests and Work Orders.  This proposed modification is to increase the funding level of the Work Order by an additional $150,000.00.  It is recommended that the Modification No. 5 be approved as submitted.
 
Subject:
9.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING NOARC AND A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
 
Presenter:
Shawn Meyer
Description:
Port Staff is requesting Board approval for the execution of an addendum to the MOU with NOARC that was originally executed on July 23, 2015.
Subject:
10. NEW BUSINESS
 
Subject:
10.A. APPROVAL OF A RATE INCREASE AND AN APPRENTICE TO PILOT STATUS CHANGE FOR THE MS STATE PILOTS

 
Presenter:
Matt Wypyski
Description:
In accordance with procedures approved on December 20, 2018, a Pilot rate increase of 1.0% is being requested with an effective date of January 1, 2021.  Staff recommends approval.

Additionally, as Capt. Stanley Fournier will be retiring on December 31, 2020, the Pilots Association has requested that Apprentice Pilot Capt. Murrell Hilton, III be elevated to a Full Pilot.  Port Staff recommends approval.

 
Subject:
10.B. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A RFP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE MS DEFENSE INITIATIVE OEA GRANT
 
Presenter:
Nick Foto
Description:
This agenda item seeks Board approval to issue a RFP for professional consulting services necessary for the development of a strategic port plan under the Mississippi Defense Diversification Initiative- Phase II Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) Grant. The work of this effort will include cost of research, development of and preparation of the documentation and support of the data necessary to produce an actual plan for the port. An RFP needs to be issued in order for the work to be compliant with state procurement and contract regulations and guidelines. It is recommended that authorization be approved as requested.
 
Subject:
11. RESTORATION/ENGINEERING UPDATE
Presenter:
NICK FOTO/JOHN WEBB
Subject:
12. OPERATIONS REPORT
Presenter:
Shawn Meyer
Subject:
13. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
Subject:
14. MDA COMMENTS
Subject:
15. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Subject:
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
 
Subject:
16.A. REAL ESTATE MATTERS - HANCOCK WHITNEY LEASE EXTENSION, ISLAND VIEW LEASE AMENDMENT & POTENTIAL PROPERTY PURCHASE
 
Subject:
16.B. LEGAL MATTERS - YILPORT LOI
 

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