South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission, LA
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Topics found in recent meetings
- Contracts & procurement
- Annexation
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Public safety
- Roads & infrastructure
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👤 Members & officials (10)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
- Daryl Ferrara — Commissioner
- Tina Roper — Commissioner
- Timothy DePaula
- Jimmy Schliegelmeyer
- William Sims
- Rhonda Sheridan
- Logan Davis
- Brandon Schanzbach
- Darryl Ferrara
- Brandson Schanzbach
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Wed Sep 9, 2026
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
Port Commission holds public hearing on Port Manchac Master Plan update
The South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission will hold a public hearing to take questions and comments on the Port Manchac Master Plan update, followed immediately by its regular monthly meeting. The agenda lists no other substantive items beyond the hearing and the routine meeting.
- Public hearing and Q&A on Port Manchac Master Plan update
- Regular monthly meeting immediately following the hearing
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
163 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
(504) 386-9309
N O T I C E
THE SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
PORT MANCHAC MASTER PLAN UPDATE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
9:00AM
CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING
110 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA
AND
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING
THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING WILL CONVENE
AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARING – Q/A FOR PORT MANCHAC MASTER PLAN UPDATE
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
______________________________________________________________________________
Any member of the public who has a condition which meets the definition of a disability under the Americans with disabilities Act and who wishes to participate in this meeting, such person, or a designated caregiver of such person, shall contact the port’s administrative office at (985) 386-9309 at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting and request that such participation by telephone be arranged.
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 12, 2026
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission meeting scheduled for August 12, 2026
The agenda provided is a notice for a regular meeting. No specific business items, proposals, or decisions are listed.
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
163 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
(504) 386-9309
N O T I C E
THE SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
9:00AM
PONCHATOULA CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING
110 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA
_____________________________________________________________________________
Any member of the public who has a condition which meets the definition of a disability under the Americans with disabilities Act and who wishes to participate in this meeting, such person, or a designated caregiver of such person, shall contact the port’s administrative office at (985) 386-9309 at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting and request that such participation by telephone be arranged.
Wed Jul 8, 2026
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission holds regular meeting July 8, 2026
The South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission will hold its regular meeting at Ponchatoula City Hall Annex Building. The agenda provides no substantive items for decision or discussion, only procedural notice.
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✓ Decided: Port Commission approves Official Journal contract with The Tangi Times
The South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approved The Tangi Times as its Official Journal for August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, and approved multiple invoices including a $57,420 engineering invoice for barge dock work. The commission also consented to the assignment of the Bayou Signs lease to Lamar Advertising Company. Several project updates were discussed, including warehouse repairs, LA-DOTD port priority projects, and the barge dock repair, but no other formal decisions were made.
- Approved The Tangi Times as Official Journal for 2026-2027 (5-0)
- Approved $3,465 in invoices from Cashe Coudrain & Bass (5-0)
- Approved $57,420 invoice from Ragland Aderman & Associates for engineering services (5-0)
- Approved assignment of Bayou Signs lease to Lamar Advertising Company (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda and June 10, 2026 minutes (5-0)
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
163 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
(504) 386-9309
N O T I C E
THE SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026
9:00AM
PONCHATOULA CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING
110 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA
_____________________________________________________________________________
Any member of the public who has a condition which meets the definition of a disability under the Americans with disabilities Act and who wishes to participate in this meeting, such person, or a designated caregiver of such person, shall contact the port’s administrative office at (985) 386-9309 at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting and request that such participation by telephone be arranged.
📄 From the minutes
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026 9:00AM
CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING - 110 W. HICKORY ST., PONCHATOULA, LA
The regular meeting was held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the City Hall Annex Building, located at 110 W. Hickory Street, Ponchatoula, LA. President Daryl Ferrara called the regular meeting to order at 9:05 A.M.
The invocation was given by administrative assistant, Robyn Pusey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Logan Davis.
Commissioners present: Daryl Ferrara, Tina Roper, Tim DePaula. William Sims, Logan Davis
Commissioners absent: Rhonda Sheridan, Brandon Schanzbach
President Ferrara welcomed those in attendance and extended birthday wishes to Commissioner Sims who had a birthday on Tuesday. Others in attendance included Patrick Dufresne, STPPC Executive Director; Robyn Pusey, Administrative Assistant; Andre Coudrain, Cashe Coudrain and Bass; Brandi Fontenot, GIS Engineering, LLC; Jason Wilson, Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation; Richard Meek, Action 17 News.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
It was moved by Vice President Roper and seconded by Treasurer DePaula that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for July 8, 2026, as presented. Motion passed. Yeas: 5 Ferrara, Roper, DePaula, Sims, Davis Nays: 0 Absent: 2 Sheridan, Schanzbach
President Ferrara told the commissioners that the meeting minutes from June 10, 2026 had been sent to them electronicall …
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
It was moved by Vice President Roper and seconded by Treasurer DePaula that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for July 8, 2026, as presented. Motion passed
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
a motion was made by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Sims to adopt/approve the minutes from the regular meeting on June 10, 2026. Motion passed
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
Moved by Commissioner DePaula, seconded by Commissioner Roper, that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission accepted the proposal submitted by The Tangi Times, dated May 1, 2026, to serve as its…
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
A motion was made by Treasurer DePaula, seconded by Vice President Roper to approve the invoices presented for payment today from Cashe Coudrain and Bass. Motion passed
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
A motion was made by Treasurer DePaula, seconded by Vice President Roper to approve the invoice presented for payment today from Ragland, Aderman and Associates. Motion passed
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
to approve the assignment of the Bayou Signs outdoor lease to Lamar Advertising Company in a form approved by port attorney Andre Coudrain. Motion passed
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
motion to adjourn the regular meeting, seconded by Vice President Roper. Motion passed
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
Wed Jun 10, 2026
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
Regular meeting of South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission on June 10, 2026
The South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission will hold a regular meeting at Ponchatoula City Hall Annex Building. The agenda contains only procedural notice and does not include any substantive items for decision or discussion.
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✓ Decided: Port Commission approves $237,882.88 insurance policy
The Commission approved a comprehensive insurance policy including wind and storm damage. They also authorized a garage door motor replacement and approved several engineering and legal invoices. Financial reports and investment recommendations from Edward Jones were adopted.
- Approved insurance proposal Option 2-C for $237,882.88 (6-0)
- Approved $4,780.00 bid from Southeast Doors for garage door motor in Warehouse Building #3 (6-0)
- Approved May 2026 financial reports (6-0)
- Approved investment recommendations from Edward Jones (6-0)
- Approved payments to Cashe Coudrain and Bass ($2,132.00), Ragland Aderman & Associates ($34,987.50), GeoEngineers, Inc ($1,738.50), and GIS Engineering, Inc ($15,580.00) (6-0)
- Approved June 10, 2026 agenda and May 21, 2026 minutes (6-0)
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
163 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
(504) 386-9309
N O T I C E
THE SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
9:00AM
PONCHATOULA CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING
110 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA
_____________________________________________________________________________
Any member of the public who has a condition which meets the definition of a disability under the Americans with disabilities Act and who wishes to participate in this meeting, such person, or a designated caregiver of such person, shall contact the port’s administrative office at (985) 386-9309 at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting and request that such participation by telephone be arranged.
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 9:00AM
CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING - 110 W. HICKORY ST., PONCHATOULA, LA
The regular meeting was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the City Hall Annex Building, located at 110 W. Hickory Street, Ponchatoula, LA. President Daryl Ferrara called the regular meeting to order at 9:09 A.M.
The invocation was given by administrative assistant, Robyn Pusey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by STPPC Secretary, Rhonda Sheridan.
Commissioners present: Daryl Ferrara, Tina Roper, William Sims, Rhonda Sheridan, Logan Davis, Brandon Schanzbach
Commissioners absent: Tim DePaula
President Ferrara welcomed the attendees to the meeting. Others in attendance included Patrick Dufresne, STPPC Executive Director; Robyn Pusey, Administrative Assistant; Andre Coudrain, Cashe Coudrain and Bass; Lee Barends, ITL Accounting; Paula Sziber, Jackson-Vaughn Insurance Agency; Shaun McArthur, Edward Jones; Brandi Fontenot, GIS Engineering, LLC; Richard Meek, Action 17 News. Secretary Sheridan introduced her spouse, Mike Sheridan who was in attendance today.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
It was moved by Vice President Roper and seconded by Secretary Sheridan that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for June 10, 2026, as presented. Motion passed. Yeas: 6 Ferrara, Roper, Sims, Sheridan, Davis, Schanzbach Nays: 0 Absent: 1 DePaula
President Ferrara told the commissioners that t …
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
It was moved by Vice President Roper and seconded by Secretary Sheridan that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for June 10, 2026, as presented. Motion…
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
a motion was made by Secretary Sheridan and seconded by Vice President Roper to adopt/approve the minutes from the regular meeting on May 21, 2026. Motion passed
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Vice President Roper, seconded by Commissioner Schanzbach to approve the financial reports from May 2026. Motion passed
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
Motion was made by Vice President Roper, seconded by Commissioner Sims, to approve recommendations from financial advisor Shaun McArthur of Edward Jones for the investments of funds as per the STPPC…
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
to accept Southeast Doors lowest bid of $4,780.00 to replace the garage door motor in Warehouse Building #3. Secretary Sheridan seconded the motion. Motion passed
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Secretary Sheridan, seconded by Commissioner Sims to approve the invoices presented for payment from Cashe Coudrain and Bass, Ragland Aderman & Associates, GeoEngineers, Inc, and…
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Schanzbach to accept the insurance proposal Option 2 – C, including wind and storm damage, as presented today by Paula Sziber of Jackson Vaughn Insurance. The motion…
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Vice President Roper, seconded by Commissioner Sims to enter into Executive Session at the request of the port’s attorney, Andre Coudrain. Motion passed
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
motion to adjourn the regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Sims. Motion passed
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
Thu May 21, 2026
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission to meet May 21, 2026
The commission is holding a regular meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.
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✓ Decided: Port Commission approves Air Products lease amendment and rail repairs
The Commission authorized the signing of an amended lease agreement with Air Products and approved several vendor payments. Members also initiated the RFP process for the 2026-2027 Official Journal of Record and discussed property insurance options.
- Approved amended lease agreement with Air Products (6-0)
- Approved $1,673.83 in legal invoices from Cashe Coudrain and Bass (6-0)
- Approved $12,985.00 payment to Rail Technical Services, LLC for track maintenance (6-0)
- Approved RFP for Official Journal of Record for Aug 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 (6-0)
- Approved April 2026 financial reports (6-0)
- Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
163 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
(504) 386-9309
N O T I C E
THE SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
9:00AM
PONCHATOULA CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING
110 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA
_____________________________________________________________________________
Any member of the public who has a condition which meets the definition of a disability under the Americans with disabilities Act and who wishes to participate in this meeting, such person, or a designated caregiver of such person, shall contact the port’s administrative office at (985) 386-9309 at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting and request that such participation by telephone be arranged.
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 9:00AM
CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING - 110 W. HICKORY ST., PONCHATOULA, LA
The regular meeting was held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the City Hall Annex Building, located at 110 W. Hickory Street, Ponchatoula, LA. President Daryl Ferrara called the regular meeting to order at 9:05 A.M.
The invocation was given by administrative assistant, Robyn Pusey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by STPPC Secretary, Rhonda Sheridan.
Commissioners present: Daryl Ferrara, Timothy DePaula, William Sims, Rhonda Sheridan, Logan Davis, Brandon Schanzbach
Commissioners absent: Tina Roper
President Ferrara welcomed the attendees to the meeting. Others in attendance included Patrick Dufresne, STPPC Executive Director; Robyn Pusey, Administrative Assistant; Lee Barends, ITL Accounting; Paula Sziber, Jackson-Vaughn Insurance Agency; Will Evans, GIS Engineering, LLC; Richard Meek, Action 17 News; Dwight Williams, Ponchartrain Conservancy; Ben Taylor, Manchac Greenway.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
President Ferrara said that the port director informed him that agenda item # 5, Air Products update, needed to be amended to include a resolution. President Ferrara made a motion to amend the regular meeting agenda for May 21, 2026, to include a resolution with agenda item #5, Air Products, update. The motion was seconded by Treasurer DePaula. Motion passed. Yeas: 6 Ferrara, DePaula, Sims, Sheridan, Davis, Schanzbach N …
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend the regular meeting agenda for May 21, 2026, to include a resolution with agenda item #5, Air Products, update. The motion was seconded by Treasurer DePaula. Motion passed
4 yea
Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
a motion was made by Treasurer DePaula and seconded by Secretary Sheridan to adopt/approve the minutes from the regular meeting on April 8, 2026. Motion passed
4 yea
Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Treasurer DePaula, seconded by Commissioner Sims to approve the financial reports from April 2026. Motion passed
4 yea
Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
that the STPPC will move forward with port director Patrick Dufresne to sign the amended agreement with Air Products, with the approved changes by port attorney, Andre Coudrain. The motion was…
4 yea
Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Treasurer DePaula and seconded by Commissioner Schanzbach to approve the invoices presented for payment from Cashe Coudrain and Bass. Motion passed
4 yea
Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Treasurer DePaula and secondly by Commissioner Schanzbach to approve the invoice presented for payment from Rail Technical Services, LLC. Motion passed
4 yea
Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
Moved by Commissioner DePaula, seconded by Commissioner Sims that the Commission empowers and executes any and all documents pertaining to advertising of its Request for Proposals for an Official…
4 yea
Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
motion to adjourn the regular meeting, seconded by Secretary Sheridan. Motion passed
4 yea
Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
Wed Apr 8, 2026
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission holds regular meeting April 8, 2026
The South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission will hold its regular meeting at Ponchatoula City Hall Annex Building. No substantive items are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural.
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✓ Decided: Port Commission approves March financial reports and engineering payments
The Commission approved the March 2026 financial reports and authorized the transfer of $123,183.15 to an investment account. Members approved several invoices for legal and engineering services, including dock repair work. The board also voted to follow legal recommendations regarding litigation with Wilco Marsh Buggies, Inc.
- Approved March 2026 financial reports (5-0)
- Approved transfer of $123,183.15 from general account to Edward Jones account
- Approved $1,383.00 in payments to Cashe Coudrain & Bass (5-0)
- Approved $40,477.50 in payments to Ragland Aderman and Associates for dock engineering (5-0)
- Approved following legal recommendations for litigation with Wilco Marsh Buggies, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved April 8, 2026 meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
163 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
(504) 386-9309
N O T I C E
THE SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
9:00AM
PONCHATOULA CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING
110 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA
_____________________________________________________________________________
Any member of the public who has a condition which meets the definition of a disability under the Americans with disabilities Act and who wishes to participate in this meeting, such person, or a designated caregiver of such person, shall contact the port’s administrative office at (985) 386-9309 at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting and request that such participation by telephone be arranged.
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 9:00AM
CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING - 110 W. HICKORY ST., PONCHATOULA, LA
The regular meeting was held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at the City Hall Annex Building, located at 110 W. Hickory Street, Ponchatoula, LA. President Daryl Ferrara called the regular meeting to order at 9:04 A.M.
The invocation was given by administrative assistant, Robyn Pusey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by STPPC Secretary, Rhonda Sheridan.
Commissioners present: Daryl Ferrara, Timothy DePaula, Rhonda Sheridan, Logan Davis, Brandon Schanzbach
Commissioners absent: Tina Roper, William Sims
President Ferrara welcomed the attendees to the meeting. Others in attendance included Patrick Dufresne, STPPC Executive Director; Robyn Pusey, Administrative Assistant; Andre Coudrain, Cashe Coudrain and Bass; Lee Barends, ITL Accounting; Brandi Fontenot, GIS Engineering, LLC; Jason Wilson, Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation; Richard Meek, Action 17 News; Dwight Williams, Ponchartrain Conservancy.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
It was moved by Treasurer DePaula and seconded by Commissioner Davis that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for April 8, 2026, as presented. Motion passed. Yeas: 5 Ferrara, DePaula, Sheridan, Davis, Schanzbach Nays: 0 Absent: 2 Roper, Sims
President Ferrara told the commissioners that the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting had been sent to …
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
It was moved by Treasurer DePaula and seconded by Commissioner Davis that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for April 8, 2026, as presented. Motion passed
3 yea
Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
a motion was made by Commissioner Schanzbach and seconded by Commissioner Davis to adopt/approve the minutes from the regular meeting on March 11, 2026. Motion passed
3 yea
Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Secretary Sheridan, seconded by Commissioner Schanzbach to approve the financial reports from March 2026. Motion passed
3 yea
Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Treasurer DePaula and seconded by Commissioner Schanzbach to approve the invoices presented for payment from Cashe Coudrain and Bass. Motion passed
3 yea
Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Secretary Sheridan and seconded by Treasurer DePaula to approve the invoices presented for payment from Ragland Aderman and Associates. Motion passed
3 yea
Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the update from port attorney Andre Coudrain regarding the litigation with Wilco Marsh Buggies, Inc. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis. A…
3 yea
Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
motion to adjourn the regular meeting, seconded by Secretary Sheridan. Motion passed
3 yea
Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
Wed Mar 11, 2026
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission to meet March 11
The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.
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✓ Decided: Port commission approves $2,000 sponsorship for business forum
The South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approved a $2,000 table sponsorship for the Southeastern Executive Business Forum 2026, authorized the executive director to sign an engineering services contract with GIS Engineering LLC, and adopted the FY 2025 compliance questionnaire resolution. All votes were 5-0 with two commissioners absent. The commission also approved February 2026 financial reports and legal invoices.
- Approved $2,000 table sponsorship for Southeastern Executive Business Forum 2026 (5-0)
- Authorized Executive Director to sign GIS Engineering LLC contract for LA-DOTD Port Priority Program projects (5-0)
- Adopted FY 2025 Compliance Questionnaire resolution (5-0)
- Approved February 2026 financial reports (5-0)
- Approved $2,465 in legal invoices from Cashe Coudrain and Bass (5-0)
- Approved March 11, 2026 agenda and February 11, 2026 minutes (5-0)
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
163 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
(985) 386-9309
N O T I C E
THE SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
9:00AM
PONCHATOULA CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING
110 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA
_____________________________________________________________________________
Any member of the public who has a condition which meets the definition of a disability under the Americans with disabilities Act and who wishes to participate in this meeting, such person, or a designated caregiver of such person, shall contact the port’s administrative office at (985) 386-9309 at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting and request that such participation by telephone be arranged.
📄 From the minutes
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 9:00AM
CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING - 110 W. HICKORY ST., PONCHATOULA, LA
The regular meeting was held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the City Hall Annex Building, located at 110 W. Hickory Street, Ponchatoula, LA. President Daryl Ferrara called the regular meeting to order at 9:05 A.M.
The invocation was given by Lee Barends of ITL Accounting, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Logan Davis.
Commissioners present: Daryl Ferrara, Tina Roper, William Sims, Logan Davis, Brandon Schanzbach
Commissioners absent: Tim DePaula, Rhonda Sheridan
President Ferrara welcomed the attendees to the meeting. Others in attendance included Patrick Dufresne, STPPC Executive Director; Andre Coudrain, Cashe Coudrain and Bass; Lee Barends, ITL Accounting; Brandi Fontenot, GIS Engineering, LLC; Jason Wilson, Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation; Richard Meek, Action 17 News.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Sims and seconded by Commissioner Davis that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for March 11, 2026, as presented. Motion passed. Yeas: 5 Ferrara, Roper, Sims, Davis, Schanzbach Nays: 0 Absent: 2 DePaula, Sheridan
President Ferrara told the commissioners that the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting had been sent to them electronically by the administrative assistant and assumed there were no changes. After a …
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
It was moved by Commissioner Sims and seconded by Commissioner Davis that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for March 11, 2026, as presented. Motion passed
4 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
a motion was made by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Sims to adopt/approve the minutes from the regular meeting on February 11, 2026. Motion passed
4 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Vice President Roper, seconded by Commissioner Davis to approve the financial reports from February 2026. Motion passed
4 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
motion to authorize Executive Director Patrick Dufresne to sign and secure the engineering services of GIS Engineering LLC. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sims. Motion passed
4 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Davis to approve the invoices presented for payment from Cashe Coudrain and Bass. Motion passed
4 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
motion to adopt the resolution for approval of the Compliance Questionnaire FY 2025 was made by Commissioner Sims and seconded by Vice President Roper. Motion passed
4 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
Motion was made by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Schanzbach to purchase a $2,000.00 table for eight at the Southeastern Executive Business Forum 2026, inviting relevant economic…
4 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
motion to adjourn the regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Sims. Motion passed
4 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
Wed Feb 11, 2026
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
Regular meeting of South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission on Feb 11, 2026
The South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission will hold its regular meeting at Ponchatoula City Hall Annex Building. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
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✓ Decided: Port Commission approves Master Plan update and rail repairs
The Commission approved a $57,465 proposal for a 5-Year Master Plan update and a $12,985 contract for rail track repairs. Members also authorized several infrastructure projects through GIS Engineering, LLC and accepted amended lease terms for Air Products.
- Approved 5-Year Master Plan update proposal for $57,465 (6-0-1)
- Approved Rail Technical Services proposal for rail track repairs for $12,985 (7-0)
- Approved combined projects for boat house/launch, entrance culvert, drainage, and asphalt paving (7-0)
- Approved moving forward with fire suppression system study and dry hydrant system (7-0)
- Accepted proposed lease amendment terms with Air Products (7-0)
- Approved January 2026 financial reports (7-0)
- Approved $1,906.20 in invoices for Cashe Coudrain & Bass (7-0)
- Approved $1,750.00 invoice for Fontenot Benefits & Actuarial Consulting (7-0)
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
163 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
(985) 386-9309
N O T I C E
THE SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
9:00AM
PONCHATOULA CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING
110 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA
_____________________________________________________________________________
Any member of the public who has a condition which meets the definition of a disability under the Americans with disabilities Act and who wishes to participate in this meeting, such person, or a designated caregiver of such person, shall contact the port’s administrative office at (985) 386-9309 at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting and request that such participation by telephone be arranged.
📄 From the minutes
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 9:00AM
CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING - 110 W. HICKORY ST., PONCHATOULA, LA
The regular meeting was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the City Hall Annex Building, located at 110 W. Hickory Street, Ponchatoula, LA. President Daryl Ferrara called the regular meeting to order at 9:08 A.M.
The invocation was given by Administrative Assistant Robyn Pusey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Secretary Rhonda Sheridan.
All commissioners were present: Daryl Ferrara, Tina Roper, Tim DePaula, William Sims, Rhonda Sheridan, Logan Davis, Brandon Schanzbach
President Ferrara welcomed the attendees to the meeting. Others in attendance included Patrick Dufresne, Executive Director, Robyn Pusey, Administrative Assistant, Andre Coudrain, Cashe Coudrain and Bass, Lee Barends, ITL Accounting, Richard Meek, Action 17 News, and Brandi Fontenot of GIS Engineering, LLC.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
It was moved by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Sims that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for February 11, 2026, as presented. Motion passed. Yeas: 7 Ferrara, Roper, DePaula, Sims, Sheridan, Davis, Schanzbach Nays: 0 Absent: 0
President Ferrara told the commissioners that the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting had been sent to them electronically by the administrative assistant. There were no changes to the minutes. After a brief re …
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
It was moved by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Sims that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for February 11, 2026, as presented. Motion…
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
a motion was made by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Davis to adopt/approve the minutes from the regular meeting on January 14, 2026. Motion passed
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Treasurer DePaula and seconded by Vice President Roper s to approve the financial reports from January 2026. Motion passed
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Treasurer DePaula and seconded by Commissioner Sims to approve the Master Plan update proposal by Dr. James Richardson, Dr. Anna Osland and Dr. Stephen Barnes. A roll call vote…
4 yea
Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
Motion made by Treasurer DePaula, seconded by Secretary Sheridan to approve payment for all invoices from Cashe Coudrain and Bass. Motion passed
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
A motion was made by Treasurer DePaula and seconded by Secretary Sheridan to approve the invoice presented for payment from Fontenot Benefits & Actuarial Consulting. Motion passed
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
motion to accept the amended agreement was suggested by Treasurer DePaula. Mr. Coudrain said the motion could be that the commission is voting to accept the proposed lease amendment terms with Air…
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
a motion was made by Treasurer DePaula, seconded by Vice President Roper to approve the proposal from Rail Technical Services for repairs to the rail track at the port in the amount of $12,985.00…
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
motion to move forward with following projects: the boat house/boat launch, replacing the entrance culvert, drainage improvement and asphalt paving, and to combine these into one project to use one…
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
motion to adjourn the regular meeting, seconded by Vice President Roper. Motion passed
5 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Sheridan yea · Davis yea · Schanzbach yea
Wed Jan 14, 2026
South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
Port Commission regular meeting, no major actions listed
The South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission is holding a regular meeting on January 14, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural items and does not list any specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings. This meeting appears to be routine administrative business.
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✓ Decided: Port Commission approves FY 2025 audit and various vendor payments
The Commission approved the December 2025 financial reports and authorized an audit engagement for FY 2025. Members deferred a decision on a 5-year master plan and an engineering proposal for LA-DOTD projects pending further itemized cost and priority data.
- Approved December 2025 financial reports (4-0)
- Approved payments to Cashe Coudrain & Bass, GeoEngineers, Inc., Ports Association of Louisiana, and Michelli Weighing & Measurement (4-0)
- Re-elected current officers for the 2026 term (4-0)
- Approved FY 2025 audit engagement with Pinell & Martinez, LLC not to exceed $6,825.00 (4-0)
- Tabled 5-year master plan proposal pending clearer scope of work
- Tabled GIS Engineering, LLC proposal pending itemized breakdown of costs and priorities
- Approved Executive Director to sign Capital Outlay CEA agreement
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
163 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
(504) 386-9309
N O T I C E
THE SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
9:00AM
PONCHATOULA CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING
110 WEST HICKORY STREET
PONCHATOULA, LA
_____________________________________________________________________________
Any member of the public who has a condition which meets the definition of a disability under the Americans with disabilities Act and who wishes to participate in this meeting, such person, or a designated caregiver of such person, shall contact the port’s administrative office at (985) 386-9309 at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting and request that such participation by telephone be arranged.
📄 From the minutes
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SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 9:00AM
CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING - 110 W. HICKORY ST., PONCHATOULA, LA
The regular meeting was held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the City Hall Annex Building, located at 110 W. Hickory Street, Ponchatoula, LA. President Daryl Ferrara called the regular meeting to order at 9:07 A.M.
The invocation was given by Administrative Assistant Robyn Pusey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner William Sims.
Commissioners Present: Daryl Ferrara, Tina Roper, William Sims, Logan Davis
Commissioners Absent: Tim DePaula, Rhonda Sheridan, Brandon Schanzbach
President Ferrara welcomed the attendees to the meeting. Others in attendance included Patrick Dufresne, Executive Director, Robyn Pusey, Administrative Assistant, Lee Barends, ITL Accounting, Richard Meek, Action 17 News, Will Evans and Brandi Fontenot of GIS Engineering, LLC.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
It was moved by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Sims that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for January 14, 2026, as presented. Motion passed. Yeas: 4 Ferrara, Roper, Sims, Davis Nays: 0 Absent: 3 DePaula, Sheridan, Schanzbach
President Ferrara told the commissioners that the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting had been sent to them electronically by the administrative assistant. After a brief review, a motion was made by Vice President Roper and seconde …
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
It was moved by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Sims that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission approve the regular meeting agenda for January 14, 2026, as presented. Motion…
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
a motion was made by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Davis to adopt/approve the minutes from the regular meeting on December 10, 2025. Motion passed
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
A motion was made by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Sims to approve the financial reports from December 2025. Motion passed
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
a motion was made by Commissioner Sims and seconded by Commissioner Davis to approve the invoices presented for payment today from Cashe Coudrain & Bass, GeoEngineers, Inc., Ports Association of…
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
motion to keep the officers as currently allocated. This was seconded by Commissioner Davis. Motion passed
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
Moved by Commissioner Roper, seconded by Commissioner Sims that the Commission approve acceptance of the proposed Audit Engagement Proposal agreement, not to exceed the amount of $6,825.00 from…
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
A motion was made by Vice President Roper and seconded by Commissioner Sims to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion passed
3 yea
Roper yea · Sims yea · Davis yea
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