Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020
17 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Board of Commissioners will meet via video conference to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Parish. The meeting includes decisions on the 2021 meeting schedule, bylaws amendments, and the final amended 2020 budget.
- Approval of JEDCO’s Final Amended 2020 Budget
- Amendment to Lease Agreement and Bond Issuance between JEDCO and US Foods, Inc.
- Resolution regarding acquisition and construction for Laitram, L.L.C. facilities
- Presentation on the impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Parish
The Board approved a lease extension and updated employment definitions for US Foods due to construction delays and COVID-19. It also authorized the acquisition of approximately $16.5 million in assets from Laitram, L.L.C. Additionally, the Board adopted amended bylaws and the final amended 2020 budget.
- Approved amendment to US Foods Lease Agreement and Bond Agreement (Unanimous)
- Approved Second Supplemental Act of Conveyance for Laitram, L.L.C. assets totaling approx. $16.5M (Unanimous)
- Approved Final Amended 2020 Budget with two floor amendments (Unanimous)
- Adopted amendments to JEDCO Bylaws regarding electronic disbursement of funds (Unanimous)
- Approved 2021 meeting schedule for Executive Committee and Quarterly Board (Unanimous)
- Approved November 2020 Monthly Financial Report (Unanimous)
- Approved November 19, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Board of Commissioners is meeting to determine 2021 leadership roles, committee appointments, and the eligibility of nominating organizations. The board will also receive a presentation on the CPRA Mid-Basin Sediment Diversion Program.
- Eligibility of Greater New Orleans Black Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Business Enterprise Council South as nominating entities
- Nominating Committee recommendations for 2021 Officers and Committees
- Appointments to 2021 PILOT Committee
- Appointments to Forward Jefferson Corporation and JEDCO Development Corporation for 2021
- Notice of proposed JEDCO Bylaw amendments to be voted on December 17, 2020
The Board unanimously approved the 2021 slate of officers, committee memberships, and directors for the Forward Jefferson and JEDCO Development Corporations. The board also verified the eligibility of two nominating organizations and approved the President and CEO's 2021 professional memberships.
- Approved 2021 Officers: Teresa Lawrence (Chairwoman), Tom Gennaro (Vice Chairman), Larry Katz (Treasurer), Mayra Pineda (Secretary), Mickal Adler (Ex-Officio)
- Approved 2021 Executive, Finance, Audit, and Bylaws Committees
- Approved Greater New Orleans Black Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Business Enterprise Council South as eligible nominating entities
- Amended PILOT Review Committee composition to 4 Board members and 1 staff member and approved 2021 appointments
- Approved Joe Ewell and Keith Merritt to the 2021 Nominating Committee
- Appointed Teresa Lawrence to the Jefferson Parish Economic Incentive Fund Evaluation Committee
- Approved 2021 Directors for Forward Jefferson Corporation and JEDCO Development Corporation
- Approved President and CEO's 2021 professional and civic club memberships
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The regularly scheduled JEDCO Executive Committee meeting for November 12, 2020, was cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The October 29, 2020 regularly scheduled JEDCO Executive Committee meeting has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. No other business is on the agenda.
The regularly scheduled JEDCO Executive Committee meeting for October 29, 2020, was cancelled and will not be rescheduled. No substantive decisions were made.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee is meeting to consider several amendments to intergovernmental agreements and approve new service contracts. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Jefferson EDGE Five-Year Plan update.
- Amendment No. 2 to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Parish of Jefferson
- Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Greater New Orleans, Inc.
- A 3-year contract with RB Services of Louisiana for janitorial services
- $20,000 contract with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for Brownfields technical assistance
- An unbudgeted expense not to exceed $13,000 for a COVID-19 economic impact analysis
The Board approved two amendments adding $55,000 for revitalization opportunities in Fat City. It also authorized a janitorial services contract, a Brownfields technical assistance contract, and a COVID-19 economic impact analysis.
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to the IGA with the Parish of Jefferson for Fat City revitalization (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Greater New Orleans, Inc. for $55,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved 3-year contract with RB Services of Louisiana for Janitorial Services (Unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 contract with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for Brownfields technical assistance (Unanimous)
- Approved unbudgeted expense not to exceed $13,000 for Chmura COVID-19 economic impact analysis (Unanimous)
- Accepted August 2020 Monthly Financial Report (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Board of Commissioners will consider three resolutions: approving consulting contracts for the Churchill Technology & Business Park Master Plan, authorizing a cooperative endeavor agreement for an economic development incentive payment from a special millage, and forming a food and beverage consortium. The board will also hear public comments, including a presentation from Urban Properties, and review the July 2020 monthly financial report.
- Resolution approving consulting, development, planning and support services contracts with Urban Properties Real Estate, LLC; Perkins+Will (LA); HR&A Advisors, Inc.; and Duplantis Design Group, PC for Churchill Technology & Business Park Master Plan implementation
- Resolution authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish Special Services District and Stewart Enterprises, Inc. for an economic development incentive payment from a Special Economic Development Millage, subject to Parish Council approval
- Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Greater New Orleans, Inc. to form the Greater New Orleans Food and Beverage Consortium (GNOFAB) Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
- Public comment presentation by Mr. Mike Bucher of Urban Properties
- Monthly financial report for July 2020
The Board approved consulting and planning contracts for the Churchill Park Master Plan implementation. It also authorized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for an economic development incentive payment and a partnership for a food and beverage entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- Approved consulting, development, and planning contracts with Urban Properties Real Estate, LLC, Perkins+Will (LA), HR&A Advisors, Inc., and Duplantis Design Group, PC (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution for a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish Special Services District and Stewart Enterprises, Inc. for an incentive payment, subject to Parish Council approval (Unanimous)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Greater New Orleans, Inc. to form the Greater New Orleans Food and Beverage Consortium (GNOFAB) (Unanimous)
- Approved July 2020 Monthly Financial Report (Unanimous)
- Approved July 30, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The regularly scheduled JEDCO Executive Committee meeting for August 20, 2020, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The Board approved the 2021 proposed budget and the June 2020 monthly financial report. Members also voted to waive RFP/RFQ requirements for the Churchill Park Master Plan Phase 1 implementation project and appointed Jerry Bologna to a port development task force.
- Waived RFP/RFQ process for Churchill Park Master Plan Phase 1 consulting services (Unanimous)
- Appointed Jerry Bologna to the Jefferson Parish Westbank Port Development Task Force (Unanimous)
- Approved JEDCO 2021 Proposed Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved June 2020 monthly financial report (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes for June 25 and June 29, 2020 (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee will consider and discuss a board position on a ballot measure related to LCMC’s acquisition of East Jefferson General Hospital. The meeting is held via video/teleconference due to the COVID-19 emergency.
- Board position on ballot measure regarding LCMC’s acquisition of East Jefferson General Hospital
The JEDCO Executive Committee authorized its President and CEO to issue a letter of support for LCMC Health's acquisition of East Jefferson General Hospital. No other substantive business was conducted during the special meeting.
- Authorized letter of support for LCMC Health acquisition of East Jefferson General Hospital (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to review the 2020 first amended budget and a resolution for CARES Act expense reimbursements. The agenda also includes presentations regarding East Jefferson General Hospital and millage renewals.
- Approval of JEDCO 2020 1st Amended Budget
- Resolution for reimbursement of COVID-19 expenses via the CARES Act
- Presentation of East Jefferson General Hospital Proposition
- Presentation of Millage Renewals
- Board position on ballot measure regarding LCMC’s acquisition of East Jefferson General Hospital
The JEDCO Executive Committee approved the 2020 1st Amended Budget and a resolution to seek CARES Act reimbursement for nearly $5,000 in COVID-19 related expenses. The Board also appointed Keith Merritt to the Jefferson Parish Charter Advisory Board.
- Approved 2020 1st Amended Budget (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for CARES Act reimbursement of nearly $5,000 in COVID-19 expenses (unanimous)
- Appointed Keith Merritt to the Jefferson Parish Charter Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Cancelled agenda item regarding board position on EJGH acquisition ballot measure (unanimous)
- Approved May 28, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Excused absences for Joe Ewell, Tom Gennaro, and Stephen Robinson (unanimous)
- Accepted May 2020 monthly financial report (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2019 Financial Audit Report and ratified a letter of support for H.R. 6563. Discussions regarding East Jefferson General Hospital were deferred to a later meeting.
- Approved April 30, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2019 Financial Audit Report (unanimous)
- Ratified letter of support for H.R. 6563 (unanimous)
- Approved April 2020 monthly financial report (unanimous)
- Deferred East Jefferson General Hospital presentation to June 25, 2020
- Deferred board position on LCMC acquisition ballot measure to June 25, 2020 Executive Committee meeting
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The May 21, 2020 JEDCO Executive Committee meeting has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. The full Board of Commissioners will meet on May 28, 2020 via video/teleconference; the agenda will be posted on May 21 with public participation details.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee is meeting via video conference to discuss several items, including a proposed contract for an economic development update. The committee will also review the March 2020 monthly financial report.
- Resolution to accept TIP Strategies, Inc. proposal for The Jefferson EDGE strategic plan update up to $148,475.00
- Review of March 2020 Monthly Financial Report
- Approval of March 26, 2020 meeting minutes
The JEDCO Executive Committee approved a resolution to accept a proposal from TIP Strategies, Inc. for the Jefferson EDGE strategic plan update. The contract amount is up to $148,475.00, contingent upon approval by the Jefferson Parish Council.
- Approved March 26, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved TIP Strategies, Inc. proposal for five-year economic development strategic plan up to $148,475.00 (unanimous)
- Approved March 2020 monthly financial report (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee will discuss the 2020 Strategic Operating Plan and an escrow agreement amendment involving Delgado Community College. The committee will also consider authorizing the President & CEO to act on behalf of the Board during the Governor's emergency proclamation.
- Approval of the JEDCO 2020 Strategic Operating Plan
- Third Amendment to Escrow Agreement with LCTCS Facilities Corporation and Delgado Community College
- Ratification of Letter of Support for Small Business Administration’s 7(a) loan program
- Resolution authorizing President & CEO to act on behalf of the Board during Governor's Emergency Proclamation
- February 2020 Monthly Financial Report
The JEDCO Executive Committee approved the 2020 Strategic Operating Plan with amendments for COVID-19 outreach. The Board also authorized a third amendment to an escrow agreement and ratified support for enhancing the SBA 7(a) loan program.
- Approved 2020 Strategic Operating Plan as amended (unanimous)
- Approved Third Amendment to Escrow Agreement with LCTCS and Delgado Community College (unanimous)
- Ratified Letter of Support for SBA 7(a) loan program enhancement (unanimous)
- Authorized President & CEO to act with expediency during Governor's Emergency Proclamation (unanimous)
- Approved February 2020 Monthly Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved February 20, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Board will consider resolutions to extend its economic development agreement with Jefferson Parish, amend a partnership with GNO Inc., and apply for $1.5 million in state capital outlay funding for a new gate complex at the former Avondale Shipyard site. The board will also approve committee appointments and receive a monthly financial report.
- Resolution to extend Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson Parish for economic development services
- Resolution to amend Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with GNO Inc., contingent on Parish Council approval
- Resolution authorizing JEDCO to apply for $1,500,000 in state capital outlay funds for a gate complex at Avondale Marine LLC's site
- Approval of Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Nominating Committee recommendations for Executive, Finance, and PILOT Review Committee appointments
The JEDCO Board of Commissioners approved a one-year extension of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson Parish and an amendment to the agreement with GNO, Inc. The Board also authorized JEDCO to apply for state funding for a new gate complex at the former Avondale Shipyard site.
- Approved one-year extension of Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson Parish (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to CEA with GNO, Inc., contingent on Parish Council approval (unanimous)
- Authorized JEDCO to apply for State Capital Outlay funding for a $1,500,000 gate complex at Avondale Marine LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
- Approved committee appointments for Executive, Finance, and PILOT Review Committees (unanimous)
- Approved appointments to the JEDCO Development Corporation Board of Directors (unanimous)
- Approved appointment to Forward Jefferson Corporation Board of Directors (unanimous)
- Approved January 2020 monthly financial report (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District (JEDCO) Executive Committee meeting scheduled for February 13, 2020, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. The full Board of Commissioners will meet on February 20, 2020, at the JEDCO Conference Center.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution to waive the 2019 PILOT Rent requirement for Avondale Marine LLC under a lease and bond agreement. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, a monthly financial report, and updates from the President & CEO.
- Resolution to waive 2019 PILOT Rent for Avondale Marine LLC (Sherman Strategies, LLC request)
- Approval of board absences and minutes from December 19, 2019
- December 2019 monthly financial report
- President & CEO report by Jerry Bologna
The Board approved a resolution to waive the 2019 PILOT rent requirement for Avondale Marine LLC. Additionally, the Board swore in a new commissioner and approved the December 2019 financial report.
- Approved resolution waiving $100,000 2019 PILOT Rent requirement for Avondale Marine LLC (unanimous)
- Swore in Gene Sausse as Commissioner representing At-Large Division B
- Approved December 2019 Monthly Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for December 19, 2019 (unanimous)