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   
 
 
 
 
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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.