Lakefront Management Authority public meetings in 2022

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider a resolution to amend the professional legal services contract with David Jefferson Dye, L.L.C., increasing the budget to not exceed $170,000. The board will also elect officers for 2023 and approve the 2023 meeting schedule. Updates will be provided on the Office of State Fire Marshal cease and desist order, Parcel L, the Pontchartrain Beach lease, and outstanding issues with SW&B. Public comments are limited to two minutes.

• Motion to increase legal services contract with David Jefferson Dye, L.L.C. to $170,000
• Election of officers for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2023
• Approval of the 2023 meeting schedule
• Update on Office of State Fire Marshal cease and desist order
• Update on Parcel L, Pontchartrain Beach lease, and SW&B issues

The board re-elected its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary for 2023. It also approved a budget increase for legal services to address ongoing litigation and lease negotiations. The 2023 meeting schedule was adopted.

• Re-elected Anthony Richard as Chairman (9-5)
• Re-elected Esmond Carr as Vice-Chairman (10-4)
• Elected Howard Rodgers as Secretary by acclamation
• Approved increasing David Jefferson Dye, L.L.C. contract budget to $170,000 (11-1)
• Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Special Nomination Committee minutes from Nov 15, 2022
• Deferred Recreation and Marina Committee minutes to January

Lakefront Management Authority

The Board will review a motion to reject the submitted bid for the South Shore Harbor Marina Finger Piers Repair Project. The meeting also includes updates on Parcel L, Ponchartrain Beach Lease, and the Office of State Fire Marshal Cease and Desist Order.

• Rejection of bid for South Shore Harbor Marina Finger Piers Repair Project
• Update on Office of State Fire Marshal Cease and Desist Order
• Update on Parcel L
• Update on Ponchartrain Beach Lease
• Update on SW&B outstanding issues

The board unanimously rejected a bid for the South Shore Harbor Marina Finger Piers Repair Project because it exceeded preconstruction estimates and available funds. The board also discussed ongoing lease negotiations for Ponchartrain Beach and Parcel L, and received updates on FEMA floodplain compliance for airport hangars.

• Rejected $2,369,340.00 bid from Cycle Marine Group, Inc. for South Shore Harbor Marina Finger Piers Repair Project (Unanimous)
• Approved September 22, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
• Approved August 25, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider motions to approve a $72,222 DOTD grant for airport drainage design, a $138,111 grant for hot spot construction, a settlement offer in the Boh Brothers lawsuit, and a permit for a sculpture in St. John Park. They will also hear reports on the National Fried Chicken Festival and a state fire marshal report. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and committee reports.

• Motion to approve Capital Outlay Request for 2023-2024
• Motion to approve DOTD Grant H.015259 ($72,222) for airport drainage final design
• Motion to approve DOTD Grant H.015260 ($138,111) for Hot Spot Construction
• Motion to authorize permit for 'It was my pleasure' sculpture by Anastasia Pelias in St. John Park
• Motion to approve settlement in Boh Brothers Construction v. Lakefront Management Authority (No. 2019-1095)

Lakefront Management Authority

The board will consider a budget amendment reducing ad valorem tax revenue from $2,100,000 to $1,775,000 for FYE June 30, 2022. They will also vote on a one-year contract with Stuart Consulting Group for FEMA Public Assistance grant management and a one-year lease with Mes Amis Quilt Shop for Suite 6505 at the Lake Vista Community Center at $18 per square foot. Committee reports and public comments are also on the agenda.

• Motion to approve budget amendment reducing ad valorem tax revenue from $2,100,000 to $1,775,000
• Motion to approve contract with Stuart Consulting Group for FEMA Public Assistance programs (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
• Motion to approve lease with Mes Amis Quilt Shop for Suite 6505 in Lake Vista Community Center at $18/sq ft, annual rent $18,936
• Committee reports from Airport, Finance, Legal, Commercial Real Estate, Marina, and Recreation/Subdivision

The board approved a budget amendment to lower projected tax revenue and renewed a professional services contract for FEMA grant management. A new one-year lease was also approved for a quilt shop in the Lake Vista Community Center.

• Approved budget amendment reducing ad valorem tax revenue from $2.1M to $1.775M (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. for FEMA Public Assistance Programs (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year lease for Mes Amis Quilt Shop, LLC at Lake Vista Community Center for $18,936 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved regular board minutes from July 28, 2022 (6-0, 4 abstentions)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority is meeting to vote on several commercial leases and a construction contract. The board will discuss lease terms for the South Shore Harbor Marina, the New Orleans Lakefront Airport Terminal, and the Lake Vista Community Center.

• Contract for Airfield Pavement Hot Spot Removal Project with Cycle Construction Company, LLC for $1,191,880.00
• Lease with City Jets, Inc. for Suite 113 in the Terminal at $29,326.00 annual rent
• Lease with Muscular Therapy, LLC for Suite 6509 in the Lake Vista Community Center at $21,024.00 annual rent
• Amendment to Resolution VIII-02-06222022 regarding a lease for Parcel L in the South Shore Harbor Marina with Coaxum Enterprises, Inc.

The board approved a contract for airfield pavement repairs and two office leases at the airport and Lake Vista Community Center. A motion to require a lease for Parcel L in the South Shore Harbor Marina to return to committee for review was denied.

• Approved $1,191,880 contract with Cycle Construction Company, LLC for Airfield Pavement Hot Spot Removal Project (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year lease with City Jets, Inc. for Suite 113 at New Orleans Lakefront Airport for $29,326 annually (12-0-1)
• Approved two-year lease with Muscular Therapy, LLC for Suite 6509 in Lake Vista Community Center for $21,024 annually (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to amend Resolution VIII-02-06222022 to require Parcel L lease review by committees before approval (1-10-1)
• Approved Special Board Meeting Minutes from July 26, 2022
• Deferred Airport Committee Minutes from July 19, 2022

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will vote on a lease with the Lake Pontchartrain Beach Foundation to develop the former Pontchartrain Beach site. They will also consider an FAA grant for airfield pavement repairs, a contract change order for hangar roof repairs, and approval of insurance policies for 2022-2023.

• Motion to approve a lease with Lake Pontchartrain Beach Foundation for development of the former Pontchartrain Beach site
• Motion to accept FAA AIP Grant #03-22-0038-037-2022 for airfield pavement hot spot removal (90% FAA, 10% LADOTD)
• Change order increase of $13,890.64 with RCL Architecture for McDermott Hangar and National Guard roof repairs
• Ratification of general liability, excess general liability, and marina liability insurance policies for 2022-2023
• Update and discussion on Lake Vista cut throughs

The board approved the negotiation and preparation of a ground lease with the Pontchartrain Beach Foundation. Other actions included accepting an FAA grant for airfield pavement and ratifying insurance policies for 2022-2023.

• Authorized negotiation of ground lease with Pontchartrain Beach Foundation (Unanimous)
• Accepted FAA AIP Grant #03-22-0038-037-2022 for Airfield Pavement Hot Spot Removal (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,944.60 change order for RCL Architecture, LLC for hangar repairs (Unanimous)
• Ratified 2022-2023 General and Marina Liability Insurance policies (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of Krewe of Vaporwave Plaque at Mardi Gras Fountain (Unanimous)
• Elected Howard Rodgers, III as Secretary effective August 2, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 22 and June 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Denied motion to require board approval for all future leases over $5 million

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will hold a public hearing to discuss a presentation by the Pontchartrain Beach Foundation. The discussion focuses on a proposed lease and development plan for the former Pontchartrain Beach site.

• Public hearing regarding the development of the former Pontchartrain Beach site
• Presentation by the Pontchartrain Beach Foundation regarding a proposed lease

The board held an informational public hearing regarding a proposal by the Ponchartrain Beach Foundation to lease and develop the former beach site. No lease was approved; the board discussed revising a future resolution to ensure the lease is negotiated by staff and reviewed by a committee before a final vote.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider several contracts and approvals at its June 23 meeting. Key items include a lease amendment with Lakeview Landings (The Blue Crab) to allow restaurant use and increase rent from $2.25 to $3.50 per square foot, a one-year trash removal contract with Employment Development Services, Inc., and acceptance of an FAA grant for airport drainage design. The board will also select The New Orleans Advocate as the official journal and approve insurance and risk management services.

• Lease amendment with Lakeview Landings (The Blue Crab) to permit restaurant use and raise rent to $3.50/sq ft
• Motion to adopt Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022
• Contract with Employment Development Services, Inc. for trash and debris removal, one year starting July 1, 2022
• Acceptance of FAA AIP Grant #03-22-0038-038-2022 for Lakefront Airport Airfield Drainage Improvements – Phase 1 Design (FAA 90%, LADOTD 10%)
• Renewal of risk management contract with McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. for up to $47,000

The board approved a series of insurance procurements and a contract renewal for trash removal. It also authorized a lease amendment for The Blue Crab restaurant to increase rental rates for a day store building. Additionally, the board accepted an FAA grant for airport drainage design.

• Approved renewal of McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. risk management contract not to exceed $47,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved procurement of multiple insurance policies including General Liability ($84,162) and Workers Compensation ($75,986) (Unanimous)
• Adopted Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 (Passed)
• Approved one-year contract with Employment Development Services, Inc. for trash and debris removal (Unanimous)
• Selected The New Orleans Advocate as Official Journal for one-year term (Passed)
• Approved lease amendment for The Blue Crab increasing rental rate from $2.25 to $3.50 per square foot for 12,000 sq ft (Unanimous)
• Accepted FAA AIP Grant #03-22-0038-038-2022 for Lakefront Airport Airfield Drainage Improvements Phase 1 Design (Unanimous)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider motions to select a developer for the lease and development of Parcel L in the South Shore Harbor Marina. The board will also vote on approving a lease and authorizing officials to negotiate and finalize terms.

• Selection of a developer for the lease and development of Parcel L
• Approval of a lease for Parcel L in the South Shore Harbor Marina
• Authorization for Executive Director, Real Estate Consultant, and Legal Counsel to negotiate lease terms

The Lakefront Management Authority selected Coaxum Enterprises, Inc. to lease and develop Parcel L. The board authorized the Executive Director, real estate consultant, and legal counsel to negotiate the lease terms. The decision followed presentations from two competing developers.

• Approved selection of Coaxum Enterprises, Inc. for Parcel L development (7-4)
• Authorized Executive Director, Real Estate Consultant, and Legal Counsel to negotiate and confect the lease (7-4)
• Authorized the Chairman or Executive Director to sign the final lease (7-4)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority is meeting to vote on several business items. These include a contract for electrical work at South Shore Harbor Marina and a long-term lease for Boathouse W-21 Site.

• $181,765.70 contract with H3 Electric, LLC for marina electrical testing and repairs
• Approval of DBE Program for FAA Airport Improvement Program grant funding
• 50-year lease of 7301 W. Roadway for condominium development
• Annual rent of $17,193.52 for the first two years of the Boathouse W-21 Site lease
• Annual rent increase to $47,690.00 starting in the third year of the Boathouse W-21 Site lease

The Board approved a long-term lease for condominium development at Boathouse W-21 and awarded an electrical repair contract for South Shore Harbor Marina. The Board also rejected a sprinkler system bid that exceeded the budget and approved a federal DBE Program for airport funding.

• Approved $181,765.70 contract with H3 Electric, LLC for South Shore Harbor Marina repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved DBE Program for FAA Airport Improvement Program grant funding (Unanimous)
• Approved 50-year lease (up to 99 years) with West End Marina Condominium, LLC for Boathouse W-21 (Unanimous)
• Rejected Boh Brothers bid of $1,920,000 for South Shore Harbor sprinkler system (Unanimous)
• Approved amended 2022 Committee and Board Meeting Schedule (Unanimous)
• Adopted January 27, 2022, and March 24, 2022, Board Meeting minutes
• Deferred March 28, 2022, Special Board Meeting minutes to June meeting

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider a settlement with Mississippi River Bank over a leasehold mortgage at 425 S. Roadway, and vote on two mowing contracts totaling over $590,000 for Lakeshore Drive parkways and the airport. The board also plans to authorize multiple professional service contracts for landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, and surveying, and respond to a complaint alleging violations of the Louisiana Open Meetings Law.

• Settlement of claims by Mississippi River Bank related to leasehold at 425 S. Roadway
• Mowing contract for Lakeshore Drive parkways and parks: $342,554
• Mowing contract for New Orleans Lakefront Airport: $247,733.92
• ID/IQ contracts for professional architect services (up to $100,000 each)
• Response to Louisiana Attorney General's Office over Open Meetings Law complaint

The Board approved several one-year ID/IQ contracts for landscaping, architecture, engineering, and surveying services. It also authorized a settlement with Mississippi River Bank and approved a new internal process for change order requests. The Board voted to file a response to an Open Meetings Law complaint with the Louisiana Attorney General.

• Approved $10,000 settlement and $10,500 crane removal cost for Mississippi River Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved mowing contract with H & O Investments, LLC for airport (not to exceed $247,733.92) (Unanimous)
• Approved mowing contract with H & O Investments, LLC for parkways and marinas (not to exceed $342,554.00) (Unanimous)
• Approved ID/IQ contracts for landscape architects (up to $75,000 each) (Unanimous)
• Approved ID/IQ contracts for architects (up to $100,000 each) (Unanimous)
• Approved ID/IQ contracts for engineering and surveying services (up to $100,000 or $75,000 each) (Unanimous)
• Approved new change order approval process for work between meetings (Unanimous)
• Authorized response to Louisiana Attorney General's Open Meetings Law complaint (Passed)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Board is meeting to vote on several engineering, construction, and service contracts for the New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Items include approvals for generator engineering, hangar sewer pipeline work, and emergency communications equipment.

• $28,400.00 engineering contract with Infinity Engineering for airport terminal generator
• $29,518.93 change order for Williams Hangar Sewerage Pipeline replacement
• $54,648.60 purchase of Bearcom/Motorola Emergency communications suite for ARFF department
• $32,075.00 aviation services contract with John-Wayne Air Calvary, LLC for NCAA Final Four
• Deductive amount of $250,097.30 to Hurricane Ida debris removal and disposal contract

The Board approved a priority list of major infrastructure projects to seek federal funding and authorized several contracts for the New Orleans Lakefront Airport. It also rescinded a sidewalk agreement with the Lake Vista Property Owners Association and deferred a new change order process to the Bylaws Committee.

• Approved infrastructure priority list for 2022-2023 (12-1, 2 abstentions)
• Approved $28,400 engineering contract for airport terminal generator (Unanimous)
• Approved $54,648.60 purchase of ARFF emergency communications suite (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,605 annual janitorial contract with Corvus Janitorial Systems (Unanimous)
• Approved $32,075 contract with John-Wayne Air Calvary, LLC for Final Four aviation services (Unanimous)
• Approved $29,518.93 change order for Williams Hangar sewerage pipeline (Unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution No. XII.11-082621 and authorized $50,000 refund to Lake Vista Property Owners Association (Unanimous)
• Tabled change order process and procedures for Bylaws Committee review (7-0)

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority will consider approving its FY 2022-2023 operating and capital budget, opposing Louisiana House Bill 587, and awarding contracts including a $28,400 generator engineering deal, a $29,518 sewerage pipeline change order, a $54,648 emergency communications suite, a $40,605 cleaning contract, and several other items. The board will also discuss a protocol memorandum from its chairman and consider rescinding a prior resolution regarding a sidewalk project.

• Motion to oppose Louisiana House Bill No. 587
• Motion to approve FY 2022-2023 General Operating and Capital Project Budget
• Motion to approve engineering contract for terminal generator with Infinity Engineering for $28,400
• Motion to approve and ratify Change Order No. 1 with Command Construction for $29,518.93
• Motion to approve purchase of emergency communications suite for $54,648.60

The Lakefront Management Authority approved the General Operating Budget and Capital Project Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The board also discussed a new communication protocol for staff and board members. The meeting ended early due to loss of quorum, with remaining items tabled for a special meeting.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 General Operating Budget of $8,537,012 (7-0-2)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Capital Project Budget of $15,224,056 (7-0-2)
• Agreed to amend the Chairman's Protocol to allow commissioners to request information directly from the Executive Director
• Withdrew motion to oppose Louisiana House Bill No. 587
• Scheduled Special Board Meeting for March 28, 2022, to address remaining agenda items

Lakefront Management Authority

The Lakefront Management Authority is deciding on several lease renewals for airport and community center spaces. The board will also discuss a lawsuit settlement and a construction extension for the Hibernian Memorial.

• Change Order No. 1 for Roofing Solutions, LLC for $73,758.59 for McDermott Hangar Roof Repair
• Lease with The Palms Plaza 2, LLC at 6510 Spanish Fort Boulevard for $19,040.00 annually
• Lease renewal with METROSTUDIO, LLC at 6501 and 6513 Spanish Fort Boulevard for $43,078.00 annually
• Extension of construction completion date for Hibernian Memorial in New Basin Canal Park to February 28, 2024
• Settlement of lawsuit Sam B. Haynes, Jr v. Orleans Levee District and NFPAMA

The Lakefront Management Authority approved several commercial leases at the Lakefront Airport and Lake Vista Community Center. The board also authorized a legal settlement and a contract change order for hangar roof repairs. A request to reduce operating hours for Messina’s Runway Cafe was ratified.

• Approved one-year lease for Rep. Candace Newell (Suite 149) at $768.71/month (Unanimous)
• Approved lease with The Palms Plaza 2, LLC for hair salon at $19,040.00 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal with METROSTUDIO, LLC for architecture firm at $43,078.00 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved $73,758.59 change order for Roofing Solutions, LLC for McDermott Hangar repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Orleans Marina Boathouse Site N-14 and N-14A to Nicholas Chetta II (Unanimous)
• Authorized settlement of lawsuit Sam B. Haynes, Jr v. Orleans Levee District (Unanimous)
• Approved two-year construction extension for Hibernian Memorial through Feb 28, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Ratified reduced hours (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) for Messina’s Runway Cafe through Jan 31, 2022 (Unanimous)