The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District held a regular meeting on March 25, 2024, where key agenda items were discussed, leading to important decisions regarding infrastructure and cooperative agreements.

The meeting commenced with a motion from Mr. Bales, which was seconded and passed without opposition. The first significant item on the agenda was the approval of the lowest response bid for the refurbishment of the Petco Terminal Conveyor 5 B. Mr. Self presented the request to authorize the executive director to accept the bid from Alfred Palma LLC, which was valued at $1,024,000. This bid was below the engineering estimate of $1.1 million. The refurbishment aims to enhance the conveyor system's redundancy, facilitate the loading and shipping process using both ship loaders, and enable the loading of various commodities at BT 1. The board unanimously approved the motion.

The next item discussed was a cooperative endeavor agreement (CEA) with Calcasieu Parish for aerial photography. Mr. Self requested authorization for the district to enter into this agreement, which includes a cost share not exceeding $45,000. This initiative involves collaboration with local entities, including the tax assessor and sheriff's office, to obtain aerial images that will support the district's GIS system, planning, development, and marketing efforts. The board also approved this motion without opposition.

In summary, the meeting effectively addressed critical infrastructure improvements and collaborative efforts with local government, reinforcing the district's commitment to enhancing operational capabilities and strategic planning.