Lakefront Management Authority public meetings in 2020
10 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Lakefront Management Authority
The Lakefront Management Authority will hold a virtual regular board meeting on December 17, 2020. Key actions include electing officers for 2021, approving the 2021 meeting schedule, and delegating authority to the Executive Director to settle outstanding slip rentals and an EPA CERCLA matter. The board will also consider a three-year audit contract and several change orders for the Orleans Marina construction project.
- Motion to elect officers for one-year terms starting January 1, 2021
- Motion to delegate authority to Executive Director Louis Capo to accept a settlement for outstanding slip rentals owed by Roland Von Kurnatowski Succession
- Motion to delegate authority to Executive Director to enter into a settlement agreement with the U.S. EPA regarding the JCC Environmental CERCLA site
- Motion to approve Ericksen Krentel, L.L.P. for annual audit at $39,000 per year for FY2021-2023
- Motion to approve a Third Amendment with AIMS Group for vibration monitoring ($13,839.56) and two other change orders for Orleans Marina North and East Wall Slip Repair Project
The Board elected its 2021 officers and approved several financial settlements and contract amendments. The Board also authorized the Executive Director to settle a debt with the EPA and a dockage fee dispute. A request to keep the Runway Cafe closed through January 5, 2021, was granted.
- Elected Wilma Heaton as Chair (9-6)
- Elected David Francis as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Thomas G. Fierke as Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to accept settlement for Roland Von Kurnatowski Succession dockage fees (unanimous)
- Authorized $2,400 settlement with EPA for JCC Environmental CERCLA site (unanimous)
- Selected Ericksen Krentel, L.L.P. for annual audits at not-to-exceed $39,000 per annum (unanimous)
- Approved $16,769 change order for TKTMJ, Inc. regarding Orleans Marina project (unanimous)
Lakefront Management Authority
The Lakefront Management Authority will consider several contract amendments and resolutions at its regular meeting. Key actions include approving a settlement to resolve disputes with the Succession of Roland von Kurnatowski, supporting restoration of Air Traffic Control hours at the airport, and authorizing payments for marina wall repairs and airport roof repairs. The board will also discuss reopening Messina’s Runway Café and receive an update on Lake Oaks alleyways.
- Proposed Resolution to Resolve Disputes with the Succession of Roland von Kurnatowski by Settlement
- Third Amendment with AIMS Group for vibration monitoring at Orleans Marina (not-to-exceed $13,839.56)
- Amendment to Task Order No. 6 with Stuart Consulting for marina construction administration ($11,792)
- Change Order No. 003 to TKTMJ for additional marina wall repair work ($16,769)
- Task Order No. 7 to RCL Architects for airport roof repairs (not-to-exceed $71,234.68)
The Board approved the submission of the New Orleans Lakefront Airport Master Plan to the FAA and authorized emergency roof repairs for the National Guard Hangar. The Board also resolved to settle a dispute over abandoned property with the Succession of Roland von Kurnatowski and formally supported the restoration of legacy ATC tower hours.
- Approved submission of Airport Master Plan to the FAA (Unanimous)
- Approved $44,584 contract with Roof-Tech, Inc. for National Guard Hangar roof repairs (Unanimous)
- Approved $71,234.68 Task Order for RCL Architects, L.L.C. for roof repair services (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution to split proceeds 50/50 with Succession of Roland von Kurnatowski for disputed abandoned items (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution supporting restoration of legacy ATC Tower hours (Unanimous)
- Deferred three New Business items regarding Orleans Marina repairs until vetted by Marina Committee
- Tabled the Mary Grace yacht settlement issue for a later meeting
Lakefront Management Authority
The Lakefront Management Authority Board will consider several motions, including approving a ground lease with Stumm for new T-hangars, a contract with ROADWRXX for ramp repair not to exceed $39,715, and appointing Daniel Hill as Floodplain Administrator. They will also discuss litigation and board oversight. Public comments are invited.
- Motion to approve a ground lease with Stumm Girls for development of new T-hangars between Taxiway E and the Taxi Lane.
- Motion to approve a contract with ROADWRXX, L.L.C. for ramp repair near the National Guard Hangar, not to exceed $39,715.00.
- Motion to appoint Daniel Hill, P.E. as Floodplain Administrator and adopt the LMA floodplain management ordinance for NFIP participation.
- Executive session regarding Flightline Ground, Inc. v. Orleans Levee District litigation.
- Discussion on the oversight and authority of the LMA Board versus the FPA Board for new commissioners.
The Board approved the appointment of Daniel Hill, P.E. as the LMA Floodplain Administrator and adopted a floodplain management ordinance to participate in the National Floodplain Insurance Program. Several other proposed contracts and leases were withdrawn from the agenda.
- Approved appointment of Daniel Hill, P.E. as Floodplain Administrator (13-0)
- Adopted LMA floodplain management ordinance for NFIP participation (13-0)
- Withdrew ground lease motion for Stumm Girls T-hangars
- Withdrew $39,715 contract for ROADWRXX, L.L.C. ramp repair
- Withdrew motion regarding Flightline Ground, Inc. v. Orleans Levee District
- Adopted September 24, 2020 minutes as amended (unanimous)
Lakefront Management Authority
The Lakefront Management Authority board will consider several actions including approving a $34,600 contract with Barriere Construction for asphalt patching on Runway 18R/36L, adopting a Capital Improvement Plan for the airport for 2021-2026, and submitting a Capital Outlay Request for 2021-2022. Presentations include a traffic study on Lakeshore Drive and an update on Orleans Marina seepage repair. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss a lease extension and legal response to runway damages.
- Motion to approve contract with Barriere Construction, L.L.C. for asphalt patching on Runway 18R/36L for a price not-to-exceed $34,600.00
- Motion to approve the Capital Improvement Plan for the New Orleans Lakefront Airport for 2021-2026
- Motion to approve the Lakefront Management Authority’s Capital Outlay Request for 2021-2022
- Presentation by the Flood Protection Authority East on Lakeshore Drive (L-05 to Shelter 1) traffic study and roadway configuration
- Executive session to discuss extension of the lease with J & J Partners, L.L.C. for property at 7412 Lakeshore Drive
The Board approved legal proceedings against AECOM regarding Lakefront Airport runway damages and authorized the eviction of J & J Partners, LLC from 7412 Lakeshore Drive. The Board also approved a 2021-2022 Capital Outlay Request and a 2021-2026 Airport Capital Improvement Plan.
- Authorized legal proceedings to evict J & J Partners, LLC from 7412 Lakeshore Drive (Unanimous)
- Authorized legal proceedings against AECOM regarding Lakefront Airport Runway 18R/36L project (Unanimous)
- Approved 2021-2022 Capital Outlay Request for 11 projects totaling over $18M (Unanimous)
- Approved Lakefront Airport Capital Improvement Plan for 2021-2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved $34,600 contract with Barriere Construction Co., L.L.C. for runway asphalt patching (Unanimous)
- Approved recognition of staff for State Employee Recognition Week 2020 (Unanimous)
- Denied motion to defer FPA briefing on Lakeshore Drive traffic study (3-9)
Lakefront Management Authority
The Lakefront Management Authority will vote on 16 new business items, including a floodplain ordinance, multiple contracts for runway repairs, leases, and a settlement. The board will also discuss a presentation on leased property at 7412 Lakeshore Drive and recognize a commissioner's service.
- Motion to establish a floodplain ordinance and nominate an interim Floodplain Administrator
- Motion to approve contracts for investigation and repair of voids under Runway 18R/36L totaling $84,968
- Motion to ratify a $9,000 settlement with F&M Aviation, L.L.C.
- Motion to approve closure of Messina's Runway Cafe for up to 90 days due to COVID-19
- Motion to accept a $10,545 Firehouse Subs Safety Foundation Grant for AED devices
The Board approved multiple contracts for the repair of voids under Runway 18R/36L and authorized the development of a floodplain ordinance to comply with NFIP regulations. Several airport and marina leases were approved or transferred, and a temporary closure for Messina’s Runway Cafe was granted due to the pandemic.
- Approved $23,293 contract with Ardaman and Associates for runway void investigation and design
- Approved $61,675 contract with Quadex Lining Systems, LLC for runway void repairs
- Approved development of a floodplain ordinance and named Daniel Hill interim Floodplain Administrator
- Approved 90-day temporary closure of Messina’s Runway Cafe (unanimous)
- Approved $9,000 settlement with F & M Aviation, L.L.C.
- Approved lease with Sky Transit, L.L.C. for Suite 106 ($7,150 annual base rent)
- Approved lease transfer of 7420 Lakeshore Drive from Tom Benson to Oceana USA, LLC
- Approved $10,545 Firehouse Subs Safety Foundation Grant for AED devices
Lakefront Management Authority
The Lakefront Management Authority will hold a regular board meeting on June 25, 2020, to discuss and vote on several items, including recognizing outgoing commissioners, entering executive session for litigation, and approving various contracts and expenditures. Key actions include authorizing eviction proceedings against two tenants, approving a $27,903.35 change order for Lakefront Runway construction, and renewing trash pickup and mowing services.
- Motion to authorize eviction of F & M Aviation, L.L.C.
- Motion to authorize eviction of Studio Network-Lakefront, L.L.C.
- Change order for Lakefront Runway 18R/36L construction inspection: $27,903.35
- Lease with Land Trust of Louisiana for Suite 149 in Lakefront Airport Terminal
- Renewal of trash pickup and mowing services contracts (total $176,112.24)
The Board authorized legal proceedings to evict F & M Aviation, L.L.C. and Studio Network-Lakefront, L.L.C. due to lease defaults and unpaid rent. The Board also approved several maintenance contracts and a permit amendment for the Hibernian Memorial.
- Approved amended permit for Hibernian Memorial with 6-month artwork removal limit
- Authorized legal proceedings to evict F & M Aviation, L.L.C. (unanimous)
- Authorized legal proceedings to evict Studio Network-Lakefront, L.L.C. (6-2)
- Approved $27,903.35 change order for AECOM runway inspection services
- Approved lease with Land Trust for Louisiana for Terminal Suite 149
- Approved $80,000 budget increase for Linfield, Hunter, and Junius, Inc. contract
- Approved H&O Investments, LLC mowing contracts totaling $176,112.24
- Selected The New Orleans Advocate as official journal (9-1)
Lakefront Management Authority
The Lakefront Management Authority will consider accepting a $157,000 FAA CARES Act grant for New Orleans Lakefront Airport and awarding a $283,170 contract for South Shore Harbor dredging. Other actions include amending a contract for Orleans Marina wall slips and approving a change order for runway construction inspection. The meeting also includes a presentation on the airport floodwall study.
- Motion to accept $157,000 FAA CARES Act Airport Grant No. 3-22-0038-033-2020
- Motion to award $283,170 contract to Magnolia Dredge and Dock for South Shore Harbor Dredging Project
- Motion to amend contract with AIMS Group for Orleans Marina North and East Wall Slips Project ($31,567.50)
- Motion to approve change order with AECOM for Lakefront Runway 18R/36L construction inspection ($31,547.16)
- Presentation by Arcadis on Airport Floodwall Study
The Board approved a $157,000 federal grant for airport expenses and awarded a dredging contract to Magnolia Dredge and Dock, LLC. Additionally, the Board authorized a contract amendment for testing services at Orleans Marina.
- Accepted FAA CARES Act Airport Grant No. 3-22-0038-033-2020 for $157,000 (unanimous)
- Awarded South Shore Harbor Dredging Project contract to Magnolia Dredge and Dock, LLC for $283,170 (unanimous)
- Amended AIMS Group, Inc. contract for Orleans Marina North and East Wall Slips Project with $31,567.50 for additional testing (unanimous)
- Approved April 23, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Lakefront Management Authority
The Lakefront Management Authority will meet virtually to discuss several old business items. The agenda includes votes on a terminal office lease, legal representation for multidistrict litigation, and the FY2020-2021 budget.
- Lease approval for SkyTransit, LLC in Suite 105 of the Lakefront Airport Terminal
- Legal Services Agreement with Baron & Budd, P.C., Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola and Taylor, LLC and Foley, Lamy & Jefferson regarding multidistrict litigation
- Approval of the FY2020-2021 General Operating and Capital Improvement Plan Budget
The Board approved the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The meeting also included resolutions to update a terminal office lease and adjust legal service fee structures.
- Approved FY 2020-2021 General Operating Budget with $8,421,119 in total revenue (Yes)
- Approved FY 2020-2021 Capital Improvement Plan Budget with $7,183,021 in total revenue (Yes)
- Rescinded Resolution No. 03-012320 and approved lease with Sky Transit, LLC for Terminal Suite 105 (Yes)
- Rescinded Resolution No. 03-022020 and approved Legal Services Agreement with Baron & Budd, P.C., et al. (Yes)
- Approved February 20, 2020 meeting minutes with one amendment regarding Maison du Lac (Unanimous)
- Adopted meeting agenda (Unanimous)
Lakefront Management Authority
The Lakefront Management Authority will consider motions including hiring legal counsel for multidistrict litigation over contamination from aqueous film-forming foams, approving a lease with The Tobler Company for a terminal suite, and accepting a $30,000 grant for runway PAPI relocation. Other items include naming the airport terminal atrium after Huey P. Long and approving various repair contracts.
- Motion to approve Legal Services Agreement with Baron & Budd, P.C., Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola and Taylor, LLC and Foley, Lamy & Jefferson for AFFF contamination litigation
- Motion to approve a lease with The Tobler Company, L.L.C. for Suite 233 in the New Orleans Lakefront Terminal
- Motion to authorize LADOTD Grant for State Project No. H.013774 (Relocation of Runway 36R PAPI Power and Control System) not-to-exceed $30,000
- Motion to approve repair of T-103 at the Fuel Farm not-to-exceed $70,000
- Motion to approve naming the New Orleans Lakefront Airport Terminal Building’s Atrium to the Governor Huey P. Long Atrium
The Board approved multiple infrastructure repairs, including fuel tank maintenance and waterline repairs under Stars and Stripes Boulevard. Additionally, the Board authorized lease amendments for Peninsula Condominiums and a new terminal lease for The Tobler Company.
- Approved relocation of Roy Johnson, Jr. Memorial site (9-0)
- Approved 44-year lease extension for Peninsula Condominium Association (9-0)
- Approved legal services agreement for PFAS/AFFF litigation (9-0)
- Increased David Jefferson Dye, LLC legal services budget to $100,000 (9-0)
- Approved lease for The Tobler Company, L.L.C. in Terminal Suite 233 (9-0)
- Accepted LADOTD grant of up to $30,000 for runway power system relocation (9-0)
- Named airport terminal atrium the Governor Huey P. Long Atrium (9-0)
- Approved $70,000 contract with Lou-Con, Inc. for fuel tank T-103 repairs (9-0)
Lakefront Management Authority
The Lakefront Management Authority will consider approving two change orders for construction projects at the airport, a new lease with Koga LLC for office space, and discuss plans for the 2020 Air Show. The board will also receive an update on a lease with Studio Network LLC.
- Change Order No. 001 for additional demolition and painting at Moffett Hangar, $7,000.00
- Change Order No. 001 for concrete testing and elevator transformer, $5,149.67
- Lease with Koga, LLC for Suite 105 in the Lakefront Airport Terminal
- Discussion of the 2020 Air Show
- Update on lease with Studio Network, LLC
The Lakefront Management Authority approved a one-year lease for a helicopter air taxi business in the airport terminal. The Board also authorized two construction change orders for airport facility improvements. Other items included reports on runway rehabilitation and the Terminal Elevator Project.
- Approved $7,000 change order for demolition and painting at Moffett Hangar (10-0)
- Approved $5,149.67 change order for concrete testing and transformer for terminal elevator (10-0)
- Approved one-year lease of Suite 105 to Koga, LLC for $382.07 total monthly rent (10-0)
- Adopted agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted amended minutes of December 19, 2019 (approved with one abstention)