Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The NOPFMI Board of Directors and NOEHA Board of Commissioners will conduct meetings via telephone conference. The agendas include reviewing meeting minutes, approving various service contracts, and reviewing financial reports.

• Contract for Barrett Wiley dba Cleaning Concierge, LLC regarding General Labor
• Contract for PFM Asset Management LLC for Investment Advisor Services
• Contract for Rae Security Southwest, LLC for Video Surveillance Solution
• Contract for PSX, Inc. for Wireless Intercom Equipment
• Finance & Audit Committee report on October 2020 Financial Reports

The Board approved a two-year contract extension for Cleaning Concierge, LLC and several service contracts for investment advisory, video surveillance, and intercom equipment. The Board also approved October 2020 financial reports and a sponsorship for Mardi Gras for All Y’all. A motion to allow the Audubon Institute to withdraw $4 million from an escrow account was approved and then subsequently rescinded.

• Approved two-year contract extension for Barrett Wiley dba Cleaning Concierge, LLC (6-3)
• Approved Mardi Gras for All Y’all Sponsorship
• Approved contracts for PFM Asset Management LLC, Rae Security Southwest, LLC, and PSX, Inc.
• Approved October 2020 Financial Reports
• Denied motion to reconsider PFM Asset Management LLC approval
• Approved then rescinded motion to allow Audubon Institute to withdraw $4,000,000 from escrow account
• Approved November 18, 2020 meeting minutes

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and its management company, NOPFMI, will hold a joint teleconference meeting on November 18, 2020, due to quorum issues. The Authority will consider the 2021 budget, financial reports, and a resolution to amend a cooperative agreement for the development of Gov Nichols and Esplanade Wharves. NOPFMI will vote on contracts for venue management and electronic meter software services. Public comments can be submitted via email.

• 2021 Budget Report (operating, non-operating, debt service, capital)
• Resolution to Amend Cooperative Agreement Relative to Development of Gov Nichols and Esplanade Wharves
• Contracts for engineering services for boiler replacement, electrical carts, independent audit services, and financial modeling software
• Insurance renewals for employee health & benefit and property & casualty programs (Dec 2020–Feb 2021)
• NOPFMI contracts: Ungerboeck Systems International (venue management) and Entronix, LLC (electronic meter software services)

The Board approved the 2021 Operating, Non-Operating, Debt Service, and Capital budgets. A motion was passed allowing the Audubon Institute to withdraw $4 million from an escrow account. The Board also approved several service contracts and the September 2020 financial reports.

• Approved 2021 Budget Report (Operating, Non-Operating, Debt Service, and Capital)
• Approved amendment to allow Audubon Institute to withdraw $4,000,000 from escrow (6-4)
• Approved contract for EMR Services, LLC for Elevator and Maintenance (6-5)
• Denied contract with Pinnacle Elevator for Elevator and Escalator Maintenance (5-6)
• Approved independent audit services contract with LaPorte, A Professional Accounting Corporation
• Approved consent agenda items including boiler engineering, electrical carts, and insurance renewals
• Approved September 2020 Financial Reports
• Approved venue management and electronic meter software services contracts

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority board meeting scheduled for October 28, 2020, was cancelled. No business was conducted.

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and NOPFMI boards will meet via telephone conference. The agenda includes reviewing COVID-19 impact reports, approving meeting minutes, and considering various service contracts.

• Resolution 2020.7: Amending the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between NOEHA, New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, Port of New Orleans, and Audubon Commission
• Contracts for LED lighting fixtures from Nu-Lite Electrical Wholesalers, LLC and Eco BCG Corporation
• Maintenance contracts for elevators, landscaping, and website services
• COVID-19 Sales, Financial, and Operational Impact Report
• July 2020 Financial Reports

The Board of Directors approved contracts for website maintenance and landscaping services. One contract for elevator and escalator maintenance was deferred to the October meeting for further labor rate and certification review.

• Approved August 26, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approved STUN Design and Interactive for website maintenance services
• Approved Rotolo Consultants, Inc. for landscaping services
• Deferred EMR Services, LLC elevator and escalator maintenance services to October meeting

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and its management company will hold a joint teleconference meeting due to quorum issues. The Authority will consider a disaster recovery memorandum of understanding with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and hear a COVID-19 sales and operational impact report. The management company will vote on several contracts for safety consulting, software, and electrical supplies.

• Resolution 2020.6 – Disaster Recovery MOU with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness
• COVID-19 Sales, Financial, and Operational Impact Report
• Contracts: Dynamis, Inc. – Safety Act Consultant Services; 24-7 Software, Inc. – Incident Reporting Software; Nu-Lite Electrical Wholesalers, LLC – Electrical Supplies; WESCO Distribution, Inc. – Electrical Supplies
• Nutech Industries, Inc. – Electrical Panels contract
• Outfront Media – Digital Marquee Replacement Solution

The Board of Commissioners approved a Disaster Recovery MOU with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness. They also approved contracts for electrical panels and a digital marquee replacement. Financial reports for June 2020 were approved.

• Approved Disaster Recovery MOU with Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness (Resolution 2020.6)
• Approved contract for Nutech Industries, Inc. – Electrical Panels
• Approved Outfront Media – Digital Marquee Replacement Solution (7-4)
• Approved Financial Reports for June 2020
• Approved July 22, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approved Cummins Inc. emergency maintenance generator services (NOPFMI Board)

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners of the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and its subsidiary, NOPFMI, will meet jointly on July 22, 2020, to consider several contracts and a COVID-19 sales, financial, and operational impact report. The meeting will be held by telephone conference due to quorum issues under JBE 2020-30, with public comment accepted via email.

• COVID-19 Sales, Financial, and Operational Impact Report
• Resolution 2020.4 – Contracts Executed (Finance & Audit Committee)
• Resolution 2020.5 – Granting Signing Authority to President & Chairman
• Contracts: Hunt Telecommunications (Uniti Fiber) – Internet and Colocation Services; multiple janitorial supply contracts; Synergy Consulting Engineers – Low Voltage Design Services
• I-Cove Renovations (JCML dba Landis Construction Co LLC); HVAC Replacement Components (Gallo Mechanical); Exhibit Hall Lighting Upgrades (Frischhertz Electric Company)

The Board of Commissioners approved several facility contracts, including HVAC and lighting upgrades, and adopted a revised 2020 budget forecast. The board also granted signing authority to the President and Chairman.

• Approved Resolution 2020.5 granting signing authority to President & Chairman
• Approved Syngery Consulting Engineers for Low Voltage Design Services
• Approved 2020 Revised Forecast Budget Update
• Approved May 2020 Financial Reports
• Approved JCML dba Landis Construction Co LLC for I-Cove Renovations (8-5)
• Approved Gallo Mechanical, L.C.C. for HVAC Replacement Components
• Approved Frischhertz Electric Company for Exhibit Hall Lighting Upgrades
• Approved May 27, 2020 meeting minutes

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for June 24, 2020, was cancelled.

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and its management company will hold a joint teleconference meeting due to COVID-19 quorum issues. They will vote on consent agenda contracts including elevator maintenance, security, EMS, and banking services, and hear a COVID-19 financial impact report.

• Consent agenda contracts for NOPFMI: EMR Services (elevator/escalator), H.P.D. Special Detail (security), N.O. EMS (emergency medical), Nu-Lite Electrical (supplies), Lavigne Oil (fuel)
• Consent agenda contracts for NOEHA: Roedel Parsons (general counsel), Chaffe McCall (labor/employment), Capital One (banking), Ultimate Software (HR software), Four Winds Interactive (digital signage change order), Prismview (digital marquee replacement), Industrial & Mechanical (central plant improvements)
• COVID-19 Sales, Financial, and Operational Impact Report to be presented to NOEHA board
• Finance & Audit Committee reports: March 2020 financials, contracts executed under Resolution 2019.4, and restroom renovations by Landis Construction
• Small & Emerging Business Committee outreach report

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple vendor contracts for construction, electrical, and HVAC services. The meeting also included approvals for financial reports and a revised 2020 budget forecast.

• Approved May 27, 2020, meeting minutes
• Approved Resolution 2020.5 granting signing authority to President & Chairman
• Approved Syngery Consulting Engineers for low voltage design services
• Approved 2020 Revised Forecast budget update
• Approved May 2020 financial reports
• Approved JCML dba Landis Construction Co LLC for I-Cove Renovations (8-5)
• Approved Gallo Mechanical, L.C.C. for HVAC replacement components
• Approved Frischhertz Electric Company for exhibit hall lighting upgrades

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution to donate one-time funds to United Way of Southeast Louisiana and Greater New Orleans Foundation. The meeting also includes reports on COVID-19 impacts and several contract items for architectural, software, and renovation services.

• Resolution 2020.4: Donation of funds to United Way of Southeast Louisiana and Greater New Orleans Foundation
• Contract: Populous Architects, P.C. dba Populous Group, LLC for Executive Architect Services
• Contract: Siemens Industry, Inc. for Fire Alarm Software Upgrade
• Contract: D. L. Daigle & Co., LLC for Concession Stand Renovation change order
• Contract: Arts Council of New Orleans for CEA Artwork for the Pedestrian Park

The Board of Commissioners approved resolutions to donate funds to United Way and Greater New Orleans Foundation to support hospitality workers during COVID-19. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including software upgrades and renovation change orders.

• Approved donation of one-time funds to United Way and Greater New Orleans Foundation (with four recusals)
• Approved Populous Group, LLC for executive architect services
• Approved 2019 Audit Report
• Approved February 2020 Financial Reports
• Approved Siemens Industry, Inc. fire alarm software upgrade
• Approved D. L. Daigle & Co., LLC concession stand renovation change order
• Approved Arts Council of New Orleans CEA artwork for Pedestrian Park
• Approved NOPFMI Board Meeting Minutes from March 31, 2020

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and its management company, NOPFMI, will hold a joint telephone meeting due to quorum issues under JBE 2020-30. They will receive a COVID-19 operational briefing covering HR, public safety, sales, and financial impact, and consider consent agenda contracts for software, maintenance, and tables. Committee reports include January 2020 financials, small business outreach, and casualty insurance renewals.

• COVID-19 operational report: department head briefings on HR, public safety, sales, and financial impact
• Consent agenda contracts: Jedox budget software, Bypass Mobile point-of-sale software, Siemens substation maintenance, Southern Aluminum tables
• Finance & Audit Committee: January 2020 financial reports and contracts executed under Resolution 2019.4
• Insurance Committee: casualty policy renewals
• Public comments accepted via email until 2:00 PM on March 31, 2020

The New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. and Exhibition Hall Authority boards held meetings via telephone conference. The boards approved previous meeting minutes, various software and maintenance contracts, and January 2020 financial reports.

• Approved February 19, 2020, NOPFMI Board minutes
• Approved Jedox, Inc. budget software contract
• Approved Bypass Mobile, LLC point of sale software contract
• Approved Siemens Industry, Inc. substation maintenance services
• Approved February 19, 2020, ENMNOEHA Board minutes
• Approved Southern Aluminum Manufacturing Acquisition, Inc. aluminum tables purchase
• Approved January 2020 financial reports
• Approved casualty policy renewals

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (NOEHA) and New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. (NOPFMI) will meet to discuss the Living Wage Policy and legal strategy regarding hotel occupancy tax obligations. The boards will also consider several service contracts for insurance, equipment, and maintenance.

• Contracts for property and casualty insurance brokers and consulting services
• Contract with Colmex Construction, LLC to replace walk-in coolers in concession stands
• Contract with Daikin Applied Americas, Inc. for air conditioning chiller maintenance
• Discussion of legal strategy regarding Regional Transit Authority hotel occupancy tax obligations
• Review of December 2019 financial reports

The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts and insurance renewals. Additionally, the Board directed staff and legal counsel to include a living wage attestation in RFQs and RFPs.

• Directed staff to add living wage attestation criteria to RFQs and RFPs
• Approved Arthur J. Gallagher RMS property and casualty insurance services
• Approved Martin Insurance Agency, Inc. casualty insurance agent services
• Approved Public Financial Management, Inc. financial advisor consulting services
• Approved Weller Ice dba Vogt Ice, LLC ice machines contract
• Approved Colmex Construction, LLC walk-in cooler replacement
• Approved Pit Crew Coffee Service, LLC espresso machines contract
• Approved December 2019 financial reports

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Board of Commissioners and the New Orleans Public Facility Management, Inc. Board of Directors will hold a joint regular meeting. They will consider a resolution to levy and impose various taxes in lieu of existing taxes, approve contracts for services including disaster restoration and pest control, and discuss pending litigation in executive session.

• Resolution 2020.1 – Levying and imposing various taxes in lieu of existing taxes of the Authority
• Resolution 2020.2 – Approving the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit engagement
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation: Scott McKay v. Michael J. Sawaya, Custodian of Records, No. 19-12884
• Consent agenda contracts: Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. – Disaster Restorative Services; Emergency Restoration, Inc. – Disaster Restorative Services; Bay Pest Control Company, Inc. – Pest Control Services; and others
• Civil Rights Museum MOU Update

The Board approved Resolution 2020.1 regarding the levying and imposing of various taxes and Resolution 2020.2 approving the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Audit Engagement. The Board also approved contracts for skylight repairs and various facility management services. An executive session was held to discuss pending litigation.

• Approved Resolution 2020.1 regarding levying and imposing various taxes
• Approved Resolution 2020.2 approving the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Audit Engagement
• Approved contract for Star Auto Glass, Inc. dba Star Glass, Inc. for skylight repairs
• Approved November 2019 Financial Reports and Contract Executed: Resolution 2019.4
• Approved disaster restorative services for Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. and Emergency Restoration, Inc.
• Approved pest control services for Bay Pest Control Company, Inc.
• Approved networking supplies for Balthazar Enterprises Inc., Graybar Electric Company, Inc., and Computers for Business Management, Ltd.
• Approved wellness program consulting for Sterling Wellness Solutions