Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee will consider a resolution approving a $25,000 subaward agreement with the Greater New Orleans Development Foundation for food and beverage incubator planning, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The board will also vote on the 2022 Final Amended Budget, an Executive Employment Agreement, and nominating organizations for board appointments. Public comments are accepted on agenda items.
- Resolution approving $25,000 subaward for food & beverage incubator planning (USDA)
- Approval of JEDCO 2022 Final Amended Budget
- Approval of Executive Employment Agreement
- Approval of nominating organizations for JEDCO Board appointments
- Monthly financial report for November 2022
The Board approved a subaward agreement for incubator planning and authorized the 2022 Final Amended Budget. Members also approved a new three-year employment agreement for CEO Jerry Bologna and confirmed five nominating organizations as eligible to continue serving.
- Approved $25,000 Subaward Agreement with Greater New Orleans Development Foundation (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Final Amended Budget (unanimous)
- Approved three-year employment agreement for Jerry Bologna (unanimous)
- Approved Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana, Westbank Business and Industry Association, Metairie Business Development District, Apartment Association of Greater New Orleans, and New Orleans Metropolitan of Realtors as eligible nominating entities (unanimous)
- Deferred November 2022 Financial Report to January 2023 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved November 17, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution approving a Fourth Supplemental Act of Conveyance for additions and improvements to Laitram's manufacturing and administrative facilities in Jefferson Parish. The board will also vote on a three-year audit services contract with Richard CPAs for fiscal years 2022-2024. Additionally, the board will receive Nominating Committee recommendations for 2023 officers and committees, and make appointments to various boards and committees.
- Resolution approving Fourth Supplemental Act of Conveyance for Laitram facility additions and improvements
- Resolution authorizing three-year audit contract with Richard CPAs for FY2022-2024
- Nominating Committee recommendations for 2023 officers and committees
- Appointments to Forward Jefferson Corporation and JEDCO Development Corporation boards for 2023
- Approval of President and CEO's 2023 professional and civic club memberships
The Board approved the 2023 slate of officers, committee members, and board appointments for Forward Jefferson Corporation and JEDCO Development Corporation. Additionally, the Board authorized a contract for audit services and a conveyance act for Laitram, L.L.C. facilities.
- Approved Fourth Supplemental Act of Conveyance for Laitram, L.L.C. facilities (Unanimous)
- Approved three-year audit services contract with Richard CPAs for 2022-2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Officers: Larry Katz (Chair), Mayra Pineda (Vice Chair), Josline Frank (Treasurer), Jim Martin (Secretary), Tom Gennaro (Ex-Officio) (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Executive, Finance, Audit, and Bylaws committees (Unanimous)
- Appointed 2023 PILOT Advisory Committee: Mickal Adler, Jim Martin, Joe Ewell, Larry Katz, and Jerry Bologna (Unanimous)
- Appointed Lloyd Clark and Jimmy Baum to 2023 Nominating Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Larry Katz to Jefferson Parish Economic Incentive Fund Evaluation Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved October 2022 monthly financial report (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The regularly scheduled JEDCO Executive Committee meeting for November 10, 2022, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee is meeting to discuss a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Kenner. The board will also review the September 2022 financial report and a report from the President and CEO.
- Proposed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the City of Kenner for $75,000 per year over three years
The Board approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Kenner to provide economic development services. The agreement is for a three-year term at $75,000 per year. The Board also approved the September 2022 financial report.
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of Kenner for $75,000 per year over three years (Unanimous)
- Approved September 2022 Monthly Financial Report (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes for September 29, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Excused board absences (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee will consider a request to raise the not-to-exceed amount on professional fees from $115,000 to $148,000 and reimbursable fees from $9,000 to $11,600 for the consulting contract with Point A Consulting LLC related to Phase 2 Implementation of the Churchill Technology & Business Park Master Plan. The board will also vote on an unbudgeted expense to upgrade audio-visual equipment in the boardroom and a resolution to amend bond and PILOT documents to replace LIBOR with an alternative financial index. Additionally, the committee will adopt the 2023 meeting schedule and review the August 2022 monthly financial report.
- Increase in consulting fees for Churchill Technology & Business Park Master Plan Phase 2 from $9,000 to $11,600 (reimbursable) and from $115,000 to $148,000 (professional fees)
- Approval of unbudgeted expense to update/enhance audio-visual equipment in the JEDCO Boardroom
- Resolution authorizing amendments to bond and PILOT documents to convert LIBOR-based formulas to an alternative index
- Adoption of 2023 meeting schedule for JEDCO Quarterly Board of Commissioners and Executive Committee
- Monthly financial report for August 2022
The Board approved increased professional and reimbursable fees for the Churchill Technology & Business Park Master Plan. Members also authorized an unbudgeted expenditure for boardroom audio-visual upgrades and a resolution to transition financial documents from LIBOR to alternative indices.
- Approved increase of Point A Consulting LLC professional fees from $115,000 to $148,000 and reimbursable fees from $9,000 to $11,600 (Unanimous)
- Approved $45,850 unbudgeted expense for boardroom audio-visual equipment (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution authorizing officers to execute bond and PILOT document amendments to convert LIBOR-based formulas to alternative indices (Unanimous)
- Adopted 2023 meeting schedule for Quarterly Board of Commissioners and Executive Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved August 2022 Monthly Financial Report (Unanimous)
- Approved absence request for Teresa Lawrence (Unanimous)
- Approved August 25, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review professional services contracts for facility improvements and technical assistance for the seafood industry. The meeting includes a presentation from the President of University of Holy Cross and a monthly financial report for July 2022.
- Contract with Meyer Engineers, Ltd. for bidding and construction administration for Avondale Marine Facility Improvements (Gate Complex Project)
- Amendment and no-cost extension to CEA with Louisiana Economic Development for COVID-19 seafood industry assistance
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Coastal Communities Consulting for Seafood Enterprise Assistance (SEA) Fund Loan Program applicants
The Board approved a $55,638 contract for the Avondale Marine Facility Gate Complex Project. It also authorized a no-cost extension for seafood industry technical assistance and a new agreement with Coastal Communities Consulting for the SEA Fund Loan Program.
- Approved $55,638 contract with Meyer Engineers, Ltd. for Avondale Marine Facility Improvements (unanimous)
- Approved no-cost extension to CEA with Louisiana Economic Development for seafood industry assistance through June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Coastal Communities Consulting for SEA Fund Loan Program technical assistance (unanimous)
- Approved July 2022 monthly financial report
- Approved July 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Excused board member absences for July 28 and August 25, 2022 (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The regularly scheduled August 18, 2022, meeting of the JEDCO Executive Committee has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. The full Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on August 25, 2022.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee will vote on the proposed 2023 budget and receive an update from Cornerstone Chemical Company. The board will also approve minutes from June 30, 2022, and review the June 2022 financial report. Public comments on agenda items will be heard.
- Approval of JEDCO 2023 Proposed Budget
- Cornerstone Chemical Company updates from COO Tom Yura
- Approval of minutes from June 30, 2022
- Monthly financial report for June 2022
- President and CEO report by Jerry Bologna
The JEDCO Executive Committee approved the 2023 proposed budget with amendments to the EDGE Fund Balance. The board also approved the June 2022 monthly financial report and the minutes from the June 30, 2022 meeting.
- Approved 2023 Proposed Budget as amended from the floor (unanimous)
- Approved June 2022 Monthly Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved June 30, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Excused absence of Stephen Robinson (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee will consider amendments to agreements with the Parish of Jefferson and Greater New Orleans, Inc. The committee will also review the 2022 1st Amended Budget and the May 2022 financial report.
- Amendment No. 1 to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Parish of Jefferson
- Amendment No. 1 to a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Greater New Orleans, Inc.
- Approval of JEDCO 2022 1st Amended Budget
- May 2022 Monthly Financial Report
The Board approved the 2022 1st Amended Budget and the May 2022 financial report. It also approved two resolutions extending agreements for economic development services with Jefferson Parish and GNO, Inc.
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to Intergovernmental Agreement with Parish of Jefferson (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Greater New Orleans, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved JEDCO 2022 1st Amended Budget (unanimous)
- Approved May 2022 Monthly Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved board absences for May 26 and June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved May 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution supporting a grant application to the Delta Regional Authority for roadway infrastructure in Churchill Park, and will also review the 2021 financial audit report. The meeting includes a presentation by the Jefferson Ready Start Network and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Resolution to support grant application to DRA SEDAP and CIF programs for roadway infrastructure in Churchill Park
- Approval of JEDCO 2021 Financial Audit Report
- Presentation by Jefferson Ready Start Network
- Approval of board absences and minutes from April 28, 2022
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 Financial Audit Report and the April 2022 monthly financial report. A resolution regarding a grant for roadway infrastructure in Churchill Park was removed from the agenda because Jefferson Parish will serve as the applicant.
- Removed resolution for Delta Regional Authority grant application from agenda (unanimous)
- Approved board absences for April 28 and May 26, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved April 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved JEDCO 2021 Financial Audit Report (unanimous)
- Approved April 2022 Monthly Financial Report (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The regularly scheduled May 19, 2022, meeting of the JEDCO Executive Committee has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. The full Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on May 26, 2022.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee will consider approving the 2022 Strategic Operating Plan and a resolution for environmental services from Terracon Consultants, Inc. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Road Lighting Millage Renewal.
- Approval of the JEDCO 2022 Strategic Operating Plan
- Resolution for contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for environmental services
- Presentation regarding Road Lighting Millage Renewal
- Review of February and March 2022 monthly financial reports
The Board approved the 2022 Strategic Operating Plan with an amendment to its partnership goals. It also authorized a contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for environmental services and approved financial reports for February and March 2022.
- Approved resolution for Terracon Consultants, Inc. environmental services contract (Unanimous)
- Approved JEDCO 2022 Strategic Operating Plan as amended (Unanimous)
- Approved February and March 2022 Financial Reports (Unanimous)
- Excused absences for Lloyd Clark and Teresa Lawrence (Unanimous)
- Approved February 24, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The regularly scheduled JEDCO Executive Committee meeting for March 31, 2022, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
The regularly scheduled JEDCO Executive Committee meeting for March 31, 2022, was cancelled and will not be rescheduled. No substantive decisions were made.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a request to increase professional fees for the Churchill Technology & Business Park Master Plan. The meeting also includes resolutions for environmental service contracts under an EPA Cooperative Agreement.
- Increase professional fees for Perkins+Will (LA) from $125,500 to $144,890
- Contracts with Leaaf Environmental for environmental services
- Contracts with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for environmental services
- Approval of 2021 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
The Board approved a contract with Leaaf Environmental for EPA Brownfield Assessment work and increased professional fees for the Churchill Technology & Business Park Master Plan. The 2021 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and financial reports for December 2021 and January 2022 were also approved.
- Increased not-to-exceed professional fees for Perkins+Will from $125,500 to $144,890 (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Leaaf Environmental for environmental services not to exceed $345,000 (Unanimous)
- Deferred Terracon Consultants, Inc. contract to March 31, 2022 Executive Committee meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved 2021 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Unanimous)
- Approved December 2021 and January 2022 financial reports (Unanimous)
- Approved January 27, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The February 17, 2022 regularly scheduled JEDCO Executive Committee meeting has been cancelled. It will not be rescheduled.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District Board of Commissioners
The JEDCO Executive Committee is reviewing agreements for facility improvements and tax arrangements in Avondale. The board is also considering appointments to the Finance Committee and the JEDCO Development Corporation board.
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Avondale Marine, LLC for facility improvements (Project No. 36-P41-20-01)
- Grant of Servitude agreement by Marrero Land & Improvement Association Limited for the Gate Complex Project
- PILOT Lease Agreement for a vegetable oil manufacturing facility for Top Vegetable Oils, LLC at the former Avondale Shipyard
- Appointment of Jim Hudson to the JEDCO Finance Committee and Board of Directors of JEDCO Development Corporation
- Removal of Keith Merritt from the Board of Directors of JEDCO Development Corporation
The Board authorized a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) lease for Top Vegetable Oils, LLC to build a processing facility in Avondale. The Board also approved agreements and a servitude for the Avondale Marine Gate Complex Project. Additionally, Jim Hudson was sworn in as a new Commissioner.
- Approved PILOT Lease Agreement for Top Vegetable Oils, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Avondale Marine, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Grant of Servitude from Marrero Land & Improvement Association Limited (unanimous)
- Appointed Jim Hudson to the JEDCO Finance Committee (unanimous)
- Appointed Jim Hudson to the Board of Directors of JEDCO Development Corporation and removed Keith Merritt (unanimous)
- Approved December 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Deferred December 2021 Monthly Financial Report to February 24, 2022 (unanimous)