July 21, 2021
VIRGIN ISLANDS PORT AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING ACTIONS LIST July 21, 2021 CHAIRED BY MS. LEONA E. SMITH, BOARD CHAIR VIPA Administrative Building Conference Room and Broadcast via Zoom Board Members 1. Leona E. Smith, St. John Private Citizen - CHAIR 2. Kevin Rodriquez, USVIEDA Chairman – VICE CHAIR 3. Willard John, St. Croix Private Citizen - SECRETARY 4. Joseph Boschulte, Tourism Commissioner (absent) 5. Derek Gabriel, Public Works Commissioner 6. Denise George, Esq., Attorney General 7. Lionel S. Jacobs, St. Croix Private Citizen 8. Celestino A. White Sr., St. Thomas Private Citizen 9. St. Thomas Private Citizen – Vacant Position Board Staff 1. Tonya Pickering, Internal Auditor VIPA Staff Present 1. Carlton Dowe, Executive Director 2. Bill Rawlins, Acting Asst. Executive Director 3. Anise Hodge, Deputy Executive Director 4. Anna M. Penn, Chief Financial Officer 5. Catherine Hendry, Esq., Legal Counsel 6. Mervyn Constantine, Marine Manager STX (via Zoom) 7. Matthew Berry, Marine Manager STT/STJ 8. Dale Gregory, Acting Director of Engineering 9. …
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VIRGIN ISLANDS PORT AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING ACTIONS LIST July 21, 2021 CHAIRED BY MS. LEONA E. SMITH, BOARD CHAIR VIPA Administrative Building Conference Room and Broadcast via Zoom Board Members 1. Leona E. Smith, St. John Private Citizen - CHAIR 2. Kevin Rodriquez, USVIEDA Chairman – VICE CHAIR 3. Willard John, St. Croix Private Citizen - SECRETARY 4. Joseph Boschulte, Tourism Commissioner (absent) 5. Derek Gabriel, Public Works Commissioner 6. Denise George, Esq., Attorney General 7. Lionel S. Jacobs, St. Croix Private Citizen 8. Celestino A. White Sr., St. Thomas Private Citizen 9. St. Thomas Private Citizen – Vacant Position Board Staff 1. Tonya Pickering, Internal Auditor VIPA Staff Present 1. Carlton Dowe, Executive Director 2. Bill Rawlins, Acting Asst. Executive Director 3. Anise Hodge, Deputy Executive Director 4. Anna M. Penn, Chief Financial Officer 5. Catherine Hendry, Esq., Legal Counsel 6. Mervyn Constantine, Marine Manager STX (via Zoom) 7. Matthew Berry, Marine Manager STT/STJ 8. Dale Gregory, Acting Director of Engineering 9. Kate Davis, Purchasing and Contracts Manager 10. Mariath Hodge, Executive Assistant 11. Julice Holder, Chief of Staff 12. Vincent Frazer, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney 13. Tisha Lake, Controller 14. Monifa Marrero Brathwaite, Public Information Officer 15. Everton Rush, IT Manager 16. Diane Richardson, Human Resources Director 17. Jerome Sheridan, Territorial Airport Manager 18. Earl Thomas, Electronics Engineer 19. Deborah Washington, Property Manager POLL VOTE RATIFICATION Eagle Aviation (HERA) Ratified the June 25, 2021 Poll Vote which authorized the extension of the agreement between VIPA and Eagle Aviation for six months with the condition that the tenant must comply with all FAA regulations regarding the dispensing of fuel. FINANCE COMMITTEE Express Carriers, Inc. (Account #C1109) Payment Plan Approved Express Carriers, Inc.’s request for a payment plan for outstanding operating fees totaling $27,269.07. The tenant will pay $829.58 per month for a term of 36 months beginning August 1, 2021, with a 6% interest rate. Inova Solutions N.V. Approved a contract with Inova Solutions for VIPA’s Microsoft licenses and software assurance in the amount of $114,875.75 per year for a term of three years. Funded via VIPA IT budget. Renewal of AON Risk Services Contract • Authorized the renewal of VIPA’s contract with AON Risk Services for three years (June 30, 2021 through June 30, 2024) at a fee of $239,223 per year. VIPA will retain the sole right to extend the agreement for two successive additional one-year terms upon expiration of the initial agreement. Virgin Islands Port Authority June 21, 2021 Board Meeting Actions List Renewal of AON Risk Services Contract (continued) • Authorized a phased implementation of a 3% increase in Foreign Office Commission Rate, which is earned and collected by London Intermediary and Bermuda Intermediary brokers on bound policies placed in the London and Bermuda markets. The commission shall be included in the overall premium of said policies. PROPERTY COMMITTEE Argos USVI Corporation Approved the renewal of a lease agreement between VIPA and Argos USVI Corporation for 15,750 sq. ft. of space including improvements at Parcel 170-5, Subbase, St. Thomas for the import and export of cement and cementitious materials. The lease renewal is for a term of five years, with a five-year option at a rental rate of $10,500.00 per month. Rent will be increased on the third year per the CPI or at 5% - whichever is greater. Applicable insurance and three months security deposit are required. PROJECTS & OPERATIONS COMMITTEE No actions taken. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Human Resources Generalist STX Approved changing the job title for the Human Resources Assistant position on St. Croix to Human Resources Generalist. EXECUTIVE SESSION • Authorized the re-classification of a VIPA position on St. John. • Authorized the creation and advertisement of a Director of Financial Affairs position.