Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Zach Smith’s organization
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Plaquemines Parish Port Harbor And Terminal District Port Meeting
The Board received a status report from the executive port director regarding financials, the ongoing audit, and the initiation of the 2027 budget process. Key discussions covered hurricane preparation measures, progress on the grant-funded Port Security Dock project, ferry operations and passenger statistics, and the regional economic impacts of Venture Global. Additionally, the Board addressed various ordinances and resolutions, including setting public hearings for the 2027 operating and capital improvement budgets, authorizing a professional services agreement for grant writing, approving a budget amendment for a collaborative market study involving deep water ports, and canceling regularly scheduled meetings for November and December.
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The council meeting addressed various administrative and legislative matters, including an executive session concerning legal proceedings involving infrastructure contracts. The administration provided updates on completed road overlay projects, industrial park development, and hurricane safety preparations. A significant portion of the discussion focused on debating council rules regarding public comment procedures during meetings. Additionally, the council processed beer and liquor license applications and approved a fundraising permit for Belchase High School.
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Plaquemines Parish Council, As The Sole Governing Authority Of The Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Minutes
The board received an executive status report and an update on the financial audit process. Recruitment activities for the Director of IT and Director of Projects were discussed, alongside upcoming conference sponsorships. The meeting covered ongoing compliance efforts regarding the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Key legislative actions included a resolution to cancel the November and December meetings and an ordinance to increase the budget by $100,000 for a collaborative deepwater ports agreement. Additionally, items concerning grant writing services and non-disclosure agreement policies were deferred.
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Blackman's Parish Council Council Meeting
The council meeting included a discussion regarding the deferral of zoning and parking issues on Bradley. The council reviewed and voted on commercial property assessments, specifically for the International Marine Terminal and Wilson Hildabbrand properties. A presentation was delivered regarding the comprehensive master plan planning process, outlining the phases of engagement and upcoming outreach strategies. Additionally, the meeting included a procedural debate regarding public comment protocols during presentations, which resulted in a vote to override an objection regarding the nature of the meeting session.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
