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Mon Sep 1, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Board to vote on final payment for Tekrema Cultural and Arts Program
The Lower 9th Ward Economic Development District Special Board will meet on September 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Sanchez Center. The board will consider final payment for the Tekrema Cultural and Arts Program.
- Final payment for Tekrema Cultural and Arts Program
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WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Special Board Meeting September 3, 2025 Pete Sanchez Center 1620 Fats Domino Ave. 5:30 p.m. ____________________________________________________________ Agenda
I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Adopt Agenda for September 3, 2025 IV. Final Payment for Tekrema Cultural and Arts Program V. Public Comments VI. Announcements VII. Adjournment
Sun Aug 17, 2025
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Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District to review finances and project status
The board will discuss administrative payments, funding reallocations, and bank account discrepancies. The meeting includes a report on the status of the Splash Pad Project and a review of a letter regarding a board member's conduct.
- Payment to Tekrema, CSED, Administrative Assistance (I Adams), and Lower 9 Homeowners Association
- Reconciliation of $4,373.74 discrepancy between Liberty Bank and Treasurer's April 3, 2025 report
- Status of illegal credit card use at Cane’s restaurant in Kenner, LA
- Status of Splash Pad Project
- Reallocation of programs and projects funding
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LOWER 9th WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Monthly Board Meeting
August 21, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
____________________________________________________________
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda August 21, 2025
IV. Approval of Minutes April 3, 2025 and July 16, 2025.
V. Chairman’s Report
A. Payment to Tekrema, CSED, Administrative Assistance (I Adams), Lower 9
Homeowners Association.
B. Future Funding
C. Reallocation of programs and projects funding
D. Review of Greer Mindy’s letter to the Executive Committee concerning personal attack
by Board member.
VI. Treasurer’s Report
A. Current balance of L9EDD bank account
B. Reconciliation of $4373.74 (Discrepancy between Liberty Bank and Treasurer’s April 3rd,
2025 report)
C. Status of illegal use of L9EDD’s credit card at Cane’s restaurant in Kenner, LA
VII. Capital Outlay’s Report
A. Status of Splash Pad Project
VIII. Old Business
A.Status of Board Retreat.
IX. New Business
X. Public Comments
XI. Announcement
XII. Adjournment
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development Commissioners
Appointing Entity Title/Name Commissioner
Appointed
Mayor LaToya Cantrell Yvonne Martin
Mayor LaToya Cantrell Stephen Mosgrove
City Council Oliver Thomas Mr. Otis Tucker
City Council Oliver Thomas Dr. Kendall Parker
State Representative Candace Newell Mr. Randolph Davis
State Representative Candace Newell Ms. Keisha Henry
State Senator Joe Bouie Ms. Jean Morr …
Mon Jul 14, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Board to address funding reallocation and credit card misuse
The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District Board will discuss reallocating program and project funding, and review a letter concerning a personal attack by a board member. The Treasurer will report on a $4,373.74 bank discrepancy and the status of an unauthorized credit card charge.
- Reallocation of programs and projects funding
- Review of Greer Mindy’s letter about a personal attack by a board member
- Reconciliation of $4,373.74 discrepancy between bank and Treasurer’s report
- Status of illegal use of L9EDD credit card at Cane’s restaurant in Kenner, LA
- Status of Splash Pad Project
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LOWER 9th WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Monthly Board Meeting
July 16, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
____________________________________________________________
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda- July 16, 2025
Approval of Minutes (April 3, 2025)
Chairman’s Report
Quarterly and final reports’ status of CEA 119 and 170
Future Funding
Reallocation of programs and projects funding
Review of Greer Mindy’s letter to the Executive Committee concerning personal attack by Board member.
Treasurer’s Report
Current balance of L9EDD bank account
Reconciliation of $4373.74 (Discrepancy between Liberty Bank and Treasurer’s April 3rd, 2025 report)
Status of illegal use of L9EDD’s credit card at Cane’s restaurant in Kenner, LA
Capital Outlay’s Report
Status of Splash Pad Project
Old Business
A. Board Retreat
New Business
X. Announcements
XI. Public Comments
XII. Adjournment
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development Commissioners
Appointing Entity Title/Name
Commissioner Appointed
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Yvonne Martin
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Stephen Mosgrove
City Council Oliver Thomas
Mr. Otis Tucker
City Council Oliver Thomas
Dr. Kendall Parker
State Representative Candace Newell
Mr. Randolph Davis
State Representative Candace Newell
Ms. Keisha Henry
State Senator Joe Bouie
Ms. Jean Morris
State Senator Joe Bouie
Mr. William Waiters
Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Association
Ms. Leona Tate
Table Connect Group
Rev. Willie Calhoun
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Mon Jul 7, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District reviews budget and project status
The Executive Committee is meeting to review quarterly reports and the current bank balance. The body will discuss the status of the Splash Pad Project and make recommendations for project fund reallocation to the full board.
- Bank account balance of $51,313.97 as of July 1, 2025
- Status update on the Splash Pad Project
- Review of CEA 119 and CEA 170 quarterly reports
- Proposed project reallocation recommendations
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LOWER NINTH WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
July 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
Location: 5103 Charters (CSED Office)
Meeting Called To Order
In Attendance: Commissioners
Absent: Commissioner
Approve February Executive Committee Mtg
Motion by:
Adopt Agenda for July 9, 2025, Executive Committee Board Meeting.
Approval of Executive Committee minutes for December 2024 and February 9,2025
Chairman’s Report:
1. Quarterly reports- Status
Treasurer.
a. 119 - Final Quarterly reports for CEA 119 accepted and closed by the La. State.
b. Current balance of L9EDD bank account (51,313.97) as of July 1, 2025.
c. Status of 170- Quarterly reports for CEA 170 were submitted for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters
d. Status of Board Retreat.
d. Future Funding
e. Status of Splash Pad Project.
New Business
a. Review of current budget projects.
b. Executive Committee Proposed Projects Realocation Recommendations
c. Recommendations to the full board.
Adjournment
Wed Jun 18, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Board reviews quarterly reports and splash pad project status
The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District Board will review quarterly financial reports for CEA 119 and 170, including a current bank balance of $51,313.97. They will also discuss the status of a board retreat, future funding, and the splash pad project. The board will consider proposed project reallocation recommendations.
- Final quarterly reports for CEA 119 accepted and closed by La. State Treasury
- Current L9EDD bank account balance: $51,313.97 as of June 1, 2025
- Status update on Splash Pad Project
- Proposed project reallocation recommendations to be considered
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LOWER NINTH WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING
June 18, 2025, at 5:30 p,m.
Date: 6/18/25
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Pete Sanchez Center; 1600 Fats Domino Ave
Meeting Called To Order
In Attendance: Commissioners
Absent: Commissioner
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by:
Approval of Minutes for April 3, 2025
Chairman’s Report:
1. Quarterly reports-
a. 119 - Final Quarterly reports for CEA 119 accepted and closed by the La. State .
Treasury.
b. 170- Quarterly reports for CEA 170 were submitted for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters
Current balance of L9EDD bank account (51,313.97) as of June 1, 2025.
c. Status of Board Retreat.
d. Future Funding
e. Status of Splash Pad Project.
Treasurer’s Report
Old Business
Review of current budget projects.
Proposed Projects Reallocation Recommendations
Recommendations to the full board.
Public Comments
Announcement
Adjournment
Mon Jun 16, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Executive Committee to review budget and relocation recommendations
The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District Executive Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and approve minutes from May 2, 2024. The chairman will report on quarterly reports for CEA 119 and 170, the current bank balance ($51,313.97), and the status of the board retreat, future funding, and the Splash Pad Project. New business includes a review of current budget projects and proposed project relocation recommendations to the full board.
- Final quarterly reports for CEA 119 accepted and closed by Louisiana State Treasury
- Quarterly reports for CEA 170 submitted for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters
- Current L9EDD bank account balance: $51,313.97 as of June 1, 2025
- Status update on Splash Pad Project
- Executive Committee proposed project relocation recommendations to full board
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LOWER NINTH WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
June16, 2025, at 11:00am
Date: 6/16/25
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Location: 5103 Charters (CSED Office)
Meeting Called To Order
In Attendance: Commissioners
Absent: Commissioner
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by:
Adopt Agenda for May 2, 2024, Executive Committee Board Meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman’s Report:
1. Quarterly reports-
a. 119 - Final Quarterly reports for CEA 119 accepted and closed by the La. State .
Treasury.
b. 170- Quarterly reports for CEA 170 were submitted for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters
Current balance of L9EDD bank account (51,313.97) as of June 1, 2025.
c. Status of Board Retreat.
d. Future Funding
e. Status of Splash Pad Project.
New Business
Review of current budget projects.
Executive Committee Proposed Projects Relocation Recommendations
Recommendations to the full board.
Adjournment
Fri Jun 6, 2025
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✓ Decided: Executive Committee adopts agenda and reviews quarterly reports
The Executive Committee adopted the meeting agenda. The Chairman reported that final quarterly reports for CEA 119 were accepted and closed by the La. State Treasury, and reports for CEA 170 were submitted for the first three quarters.
- Approved adoption of agenda
- Accepted and closed final quarterly reports for CEA 119 via La. State Treasury
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LOWER NINTH WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
June16, 2025, at 11:00am
Date: 6/16/25
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Location: 5103 Charters (CSED Office)
Meeting Called To Order - W. Waiters chairman
In Attendance: Commissioners - Otis Tucker, William Waiters, Willie Calhoun
Absent: Commissioner - Jean Morris
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by: O Tucker 2nd by WCalhoun Motion Pass
Adopt Agenda for May 2, 2026, Executive Committee Board Meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman’s Report:
1. Quarterly reports-
a. 119 - Final Quarterly reports for CEA 119 accepted and closed by the La. State .
Treasury.
b. 170- Quarterly reports for CEA 170 were submitted for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters
Current balance of L9EDD bank account (51,313.97) as of June 1, 2025.
c. Status of Board Retreat.
d. Future Funding
e. Status of Splash Pad Project.
New Business
Review of current budget projects.
Executive Committee Proposed Projects Relocation Recommendations
Recommendations to the full board.
Adjournment
Tue May 27, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Lower Ninth Ward EDD to discuss Splash Pad project
The Joint Strategic Planning and Capital Outlay Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and the current agenda. The primary focus of the meeting is a discussion regarding the Splash Pad project and tasks delegated from the May 12 meeting.
- Discussion of Splash Pad project
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Joint Strategic Planning and Capital Outlay Committee Meeting Agenda
05/27/25 @5:30 pm
Location: Pete Sanchez Multi-Purpose Center, 2nd Floor
1616 Fats Domino Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
Order of Business
Call to Order: _________ (time)
Roll Call
☐Community Member Bette Perez
☐Community Member Jeffrey Wittenbrink
☐Community Member K. Shane Booker
☐Commissioner Stephen Mosgrove (Chair, Strategic Planning)
☐Community Member Doron Dusuau
☐Commissioner Otis Tucker (Chair, Capital Outlay)
☐Commissioner Willie Calhoun
☐Commissioner Bill Waiters
☐Commissioner Randolph Davis
☐Commissioner Kendal Parker
Quorum set at start of meeting: YES or NO
Quorum set after meeting start: ______ (time)
Agenda
Approval of Agenda for May 27, 2025 Joint Committee Meeting
Approval of May 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Discussion of Splash Pad project, delegated tasks from May 12, and related matters
Old Business
New Business
Public Comments
Announcements (5mins)
Mon May 12, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Joint Committee to discuss Splash Pad project and approve minutes
The Joint Committee on Strategic Planning and Capital Outlay will meet to discuss the Splash Pad project and its related matters. The committee will also consider approval of the agenda for this meeting and the minutes from the March 2025 meeting. Public comments and announcements are scheduled.
- Discussion of Splash Pad project and its related matters
- Approval of Agenda for May 12, 2025 Joint Committee Meeting
- Approval of March 2025 Meeting Minutes
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Joint Strategic Planning and Capital Outlay Committee Meeting Agenda
05/12/25 @5:30 pm
Location: Pete Sanchez Multi-Purpose Center, 2nd Floor
1616 Fats Domino Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
Order of Business
Call to Order: _________ (time)
Roll Call
☐Community Member Bette Perez
☐Community Member Jeffrey Wittenbrink
☐Community Member K. Shane Booker
☐Commissioner Stephen Mosgrove (Chair, Strategic Planning)
☐Community Member Doron Dusuau
☐Commissioner Otis Tucker (Chair, Capital Outlay)
☐Commissioner Willie Calhoun
☐Commissioner Bill Waiters
☐Commissioner Randolph Davis
☐Commissioner Kendal Parker
Quorum set at start of meeting: YES or NO
Quorum set after meeting start: ______ (time)
Agenda
Approval of Agenda for May 12, 2025 Joint Committee Meeting
Approval of March 2025 Meeting Minutes
Discussion of Splash Pad project and its related matters
Old Business
New Business
Public Comments
Announcements (5mins)
Thu Apr 3, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District to hold monthly board meeting
The board will meet to discuss old business and receive reports from the Chairman and the Finance Committee. The meeting includes a review of CEA projects involving Tekerma and CSED.
- CEA projects (Tekerma & CSED)
- Finance Committee report
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SPECIAL
LOWER 9th WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Monthly Board Meeting
April 3, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
____________________________________________________________
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes (February)
Chairman Report
Old Business
a. CEA projects ( Tekerma & CSED)
b. Finance Committee report
Announcements
Public Comments
Adjournment
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development Commissioners
Appointing Entity Title/Name
Commissioner Appointed
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Yvonne Martin
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Stephen Mosgrove
City Council Oliver Thomas
Mr. Otis Tucker
City Council Oliver Thomas
Dr. Kendall Parker
State Representative Candance Newell
Mr. Randolph Davis
State Representative Candance Newell
Ms. Keisha Henry
State Senator Joe Bouie
Ms. Jean Morris
State Senator Joe Bouie
Mr. William Waiters
Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Association
Ms. Leona Tate
Table Connect Group
Rev. Willie Calhoun
Table Connect Group
Mr. Leon Waters
For more information, please contact
William P. Waiters, L9EDD Chairperson
[email protected]Wed Mar 26, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
✓ Decided: Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District meeting cancelled
The meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not obtained. No substantive decisions were made.
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LOWER 9th WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2025
Andrew Pete Sanchez Community Center
1616 Fats Domino Ave.
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
____________________________________________________________
Agenda
Call to Order- Chairman Waiters- 5:50 p.m.
Roll Call- O.Tucker, S. Mosgrove, J. Morris, K. Henry, W. Waiters, W. Calhoun,
Quorum was not obtained. Meeting Cancelled.
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes (February 2025)
Chairman Report
Old Business
a. Captial Outlay/Strategic Planning Committee Report
b. Board retreat ( update)
New Business
Board Committee Reports
Finance Committee
CEA Projects.
Announcements
Public Comments
Adjournment
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development Commissioners
Appointing Entity Title/Name
Commissioner Appointed
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Yvonne Martin
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Stephen Mosgrove
City Council Oliver Thomas
Mr. Otis Tucker
City Council Oliver Thomas
Dr. Kendall Parker
State Representative Candance Newell
Mr. Randolph Davis
State Representative Candance Newell
Ms. Keisha Henry
State Senator Joe Bouie
Ms. Jean Morris
State Senator Joe Bouie
Mr. William Waiters
Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Association
Ms. Leona Tate
Table Connect Group
Rev. Willie Calhoun
Table Connect Group
Mr. Leon Waters
For more information, please contact
William P. Waiters, L9EDD Chairperson
[email protected]Mon Mar 17, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District holds monthly board meeting
The board will meet to review reports from the Finance Committee and the Capital Outlay/Strategic Planning Committee. The agenda includes updates on a board retreat and CEA projects.
- Capital Outlay/Strategic Planning Committee Report
- Board retreat update
- Finance Committee report
- CEA Projects report
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LOWER 9th WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Monthly Board Meeting
March 26, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
____________________________________________________________
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes (February 2025)
Chairman Report
Old Business
a. Captial Outlay/Strategic Planning Committee Report
b. Board retreat ( update)
New Business
Board Committee Reports
Finance Committee
CEA Projects.
Announcements
Public Comments
Adjournment
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development Commissioners
Appointing Entity Title/Name
Commissioner Appointed
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Yvonne Martin
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Stephen Mosgrove
City Council Oliver Thomas
Mr. Otis Tucker
City Council Oliver Thomas
Dr. Kendall Parker
State Representative Candance Newell
Mr. Randolph Davis
State Representative Candance Newell
Ms. Keisha Henry
State Senator Joe Bouie
Ms. Jean Morris
State Senator Joe Bouie
Mr. William Waiters
Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Association
Ms. Leona Tate
Table Connect Group
Rev. Willie Calhoun
Table Connect Group
Mr. Leon Waters
For more information, please contact
William P. Waiters, L9EDD Chairperson
[email protected]Sat Mar 15, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Joint Committee to discuss approved priorities and delegation
The Joint Committee on Strategic Planning and Capital Outlay will meet to discuss and delegate Commission-approved priorities. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the February 17, 2025 meeting, as well as discussion of partnerships and outside engagements.
- Approval of Agenda for March 17, 2025 Joint Committee Meeting
- Approval of Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2025 Joint Committee Meeting
- Discussion of Commission Approved Priorities
- Delegation of Approved Priorities
- Use of partnerships, working groups, and outside engagements
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Joint Strategic Planning and Capital Outlay Committee Meeting Agenda
03/17/25 @5:30 pm
Location: Pete Sanchez Multi-Purpose Center, 2nd Floor
1616 Fats Domino Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
Order of Business
Call to Order: _________ (time)
Roll Call
☐Community Member Bette Perez
☐Community Member Jeffrey Wittenbrink
☐Community Member K. Shane Booker
☐Commissioner Stephen Mosgrove (Chair, Strategic Planning)
☐Community Member Doron Dusuau
☐Commissioner Otis Tucker (Chair, Capital Outlay)
☐Commissioner Willie Calhoun
☐Commissioner Bill Waiters
☐Commissioner Randolph Davis
Quorum set at start of meeting: YES or NO
Quorum set after meeting start: ______ (time)
Discussion
Approval of Agenda for March 17, 2025 Joint Committee Meeting
Approval of Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2025 Joint Committee Meeting
Discussion of Commission Approved Priorities
Delegation of Approved Priorities
Use of partnerships, working groups, and outside engagements
Old Business
New Business
Public Comments
Announcements (5mins)
Wed Feb 26, 2025
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Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development Committee meets March 27, 2025
The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the agenda, hear a Finance Committee report, and receive community input. The meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 1025 Lizardi St, New Orleans.
- Call to Order and approval of the agenda
- Finance Committee Report
- Community Input period
- Meeting scheduled for March 27, 2025, 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
- Commissioners include Jean Morris (Chair), Keisha Henry, and Yvonne Martin
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LOWER 9
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WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM 1025 Lizardi St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Agenda I. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Finance Committee Report IV. Community Input V. Adjournment
Committee Members Commissioner Jean Morris, Chair Commissioner Keisha Henry Commissioner Yvonne Martin For more information, please email Jean Morris at
[email protected]
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development Commissioners Appointing Entity Title/Name
Commissioner Appointed
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Yvonne Martin
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Stephen Mosgrove
City Council Oliver Thomas
Mr. Otis Tucker
City Council Oliver Thomas
Dr. Kendall Parker
State Representative Candace Newell
Mr. Randolph Davis
State Representative Candace Newell
Ms. Keisha Henry
State Senator Joe Bouie
Ms. Jean Morris
State Senator Joe Bouie
Mr. William Waiters
Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Association
Ms. Leona Tate
Table Connect Group
Rev. Willie Calhoun
Table Connect Group
Mr. Leon Waters
For more information, please contact William P. Waiters, L9EDD Chairperson
[email protected]Mon Feb 17, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development Board meets for February 2025
The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District Board will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes committee reports on finance and capital outlay, a discussion on CEA projects, and a board retreat. The meeting also includes time for public comments.
- Finance Committee Report
- Capital Outlay & Strategic Planning Committee Report
- CEA Projects discussion
- Board Retreat
- Ethics Training sign-up
✓ Decided: Board grants joint committees authority to execute strategic priorities
The Board approved a three-part motion granting the Strategic Planning and Capital Outlay joint committees authority to execute approved priorities, provided they do not enter agreements without board permission. The Board also raised the budget cap for a board retreat to $10,000 and mandated that all checks be signed during monthly meetings.
- Approved authority for joint committees to execute strategic priorities (9-0)
- Increased board retreat budget cap to $10,000 (8-0)
- Mandated all checks be signed at monthly board meetings unless an emergency is declared (8-0)
- Approved that the Chair must CC the Treasurer on all correspondence with state officials (8-0)
- Denied motion to hire an independent financial auditor (6-2)
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WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Monthly Board Meeting February 19, 2025 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ____________________________________________________________ Agenda
I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes (January) V. Chairman’s Report VI. Old Business A. Ethics Training (5 minutes to sign up) B. Capital Outlay & Strategic Planning Committee Report C. Board Retreat VII. New Business A. Finance Committee Report B. CEA Projects VIII. Announcements IX. Public Comments X. Adjournment
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development Commissioners Appointing Entity Title/Name
Commissioner Appointed
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Yvonne Martin
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Stephen Mosgrove
City Council Oliver Thomas
Mr. Otis Tucker
City Council Oliver Thomas
Dr. Kendall Parker
State Representative Candace Newell
Mr. Randolph Davis
State Representative Candace Newell
Ms. Keisha Henry
State Senator Joe Bouie
Ms. Jean Morris
State Senator Joe Bouie
Mr. William Waiters
Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Association
Ms. Leona Tate
Table Connect Group
Rev. Willie Calhoun
Table Connect Group
Mr. Leon Waters
For more information, please contact William P. Waiters, L9EDD Chairperson
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LOWER 9th WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
February17, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Andrew P. Sanchez & Copelin-Byrd Multi-Service Center
1616 Fats Domino Ave, New Orleans, LA. 70117
Call to order by Chairman Waiter at 5:45 p.m
Roll Call- Commissioners Present-, Stephen Mosgrove, Otis Tucker, Kendall Parker, Kesha Henry.
Jean Morris, William Waiters, Leona Tate, Willie Calhoun
Commissioners Absent - Leon Waters, Yvonne Martin. Randolph Davis,
(8 present quor is met). Comm’r Martin arrived @ 5:55 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Tuckers second by commissioner Parker to accept the agenda. 8 yeas no nays agenda accepted.
Chairman noted January minutes were sent out within the prescribed time for review and asked if there are any questions or correction to be made to the January minutes. Motion my comm’r Calhoun second by comm’r Tucker that January minutes be adopted with necessary corrections called for question. No questions. Motion passed. 8 yeas.
Chairman Report
The chairman stated his report will lead into old business.
The first item for old business is the ethics training. He gave five minutes for those commissioners who have not sign the ethic training documents (confidentiality, financial disclosure, Conflict of interest), and asked to complete their on line Ethics training when completed send their certificate of completion to Ms. Adams.
Old Business
A. Capital Outlay & Strategic Planning Committee Report …
Fri Feb 14, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District holds committee meetings
The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District is convening a Capital Outlay Committee Meeting and a Strategic Planning Meeting. The agenda does not list specific items for decision or discussion.
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Lower 9th Ward Economic Development District
Capital Outlay Committee Meeting
&
Strategic Planning Meeting
Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Pete Sanchez Building
1616 Fats Domino Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
[email protected]
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Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District holds Executive Committee meeting
The Executive Committee will meet to review quarterly reports and the CEA projects budget. The body will also discuss a finance report and an ethics report.
- Review of CEA projects and budget
- Ethics report
- Finance report
- Adoption of minutes from December 8, 2024 and January 6, 2025
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L9EDD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
5227 Chartres Street (CSED Office)
____________________________________________________________
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call- W. Waiters,( ) O. Tucker,( ) J. Morris,( ) W.Calhoun ( )
Adopt Agenda for February 11, Executive Board Meeting
Adopt Minutes For December 8, 2024 and January 6, 2025
Chairman Report
Quarterly reports
CEA projects & Budget
b. Ethics Report
Old Business
Finance Report
Announcement
Adjournment
Wed Jan 15, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
✓ Decided: Board fails to remove Chairman William Waiters
The board voted on a motion to remove William Waiters as Chairman, but the motion failed to reach the required two-thirds majority. The board also approved six strategic planning recommendations and set a board retreat for March 8, 2025.
- Removal of Chairman William Waiters denied (6-4)
- Approved six strategic planning recommendations (10-0)
- Scheduled Board Retreat for March 8, 2025, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Approved Oct. 16, 2024 minutes with corrections (7-3)
- Approved Dec. 18, 2024 minutes (7-1-2)
- Approved meeting agenda (10-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (10-0)
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LOWER 9th WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Andrew P. Sanchez & Copelin-Byrd Multi-Service Center
1616 Fats Domino Ave, New Orleans, LA. 70117 ____________________________________________________________
Minutes
Call to Order-5:37 p.m.
Roll Call- Commissioners Present- O. Tucker, W. Waiters, Y. Martin, R. Davis,
J. Morris, K. Henry, L. Tate, W. Calhoun
K. Parker, S. Mosgrove.
Commissioners Absent- L. Waters. 10 present, 1absent.
Quorum Established
Approval of Agenda-
Motion by Comm’r Tucker 2nd by Comm’r Mosgrove. 10 yeas, No nays. Motion Pass
Approval of Oct. 16 and December 18, 2024 Minutes.
Comm’r Henry said that she had not the receive the Oct. 16, 2024 minutes. After further discussion she did not recognize the sender and sent the minutes to spam.
Comm’r Davis asked that all emails be sent from L9EDD account.
She stated the minute were not correct, that her review of the audio did not contain a reference to the example given in paragraph 10 under the By-laws Committee report. Motion by Comm’r Davis to approve Oct. 16, 2024 minutes with the necessary corrections 2nd by Comm’r Parker. 7yeas -W. Waiters, R. Davis,
J. Morris, L. Tate, W. Calhoun, K. Parker, S. Mosgrove,
3Nays-Y. Martin, O. Tucker, K. Henry Motion Pass.
Approval of Dec.18, 2024 Motion by Comm’r Davis 2nd by Comm’r Tate
Comm’r Morris asked that word not be placed before received in the first sentence of the treasurer’s re …
Fri Jan 10, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Board discusses strategic planning priorities and grain project update
The New Orleans City Planning Commission will discuss selected strategic planning priorities and receive updates on major priorities, including the Grain Project and possibly the Lock Project. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and previous minutes, public comments, and announcements.
- Discussion of selected strategic planning priorities
- Update on major priorities
- Update on Grain Project (and Lock Project if available)
- Approval of previous meeting's minutes
- Public comments and announcements
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L9EDD
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting MINUTES
1/13/24 @5:30 pm
Location: Pete Sanchez Multi-Purpose Center
1616 Fats Domino Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
Order of Business
Call to Order: _________ (time)
Roll Call
☐Community Member Bette Perez
☐Community Member Jeffrey Wittenbrink
☐Community Member K. Shane Booker
☐Commissioner Stephen Mosgrove (Chair)
☐Community Member Doron Dusua
Quorum set at start of meeting: YES or NO
Quorum set after meeting start: ______ (time)
Agenda (60 minutes-90 minutes)
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Previous Meeting’s Minutes
Discussion of the Selected Strategic Planning Priorities
Update on Major Priorities
Next Steps
Update on Grain Project (and Lock Project if available)
New Business
Public Comments
Announcements (5mins)
Thu Jan 9, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Lower Ninth Ward board to discuss removal in executive session
The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District board will meet to discuss a budget for CEA projects, board member compliance status, and a board retreat. The board will also hold an executive session for a notice of removal. Public comments will be taken.
- Executive Session (Notice of Removal)
- CEA Projects Budget
- Board Members compliance status (Ethic, Confidentially and Financial Disclosure)
- Board Retreat Status
- Finance Committee Report
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LOWER 9th WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Monthly Board Meeting
January 15, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Andrew P. Sanchez & Copelin-Byrd Multi-Service Center
1616 Fats Domino Ave, New Orleans, LA. 70117 ____________________________________________________________
(Propose) Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call- Commissioners Present
Commissioners Absent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Oct. 16 and December 18, 2024 Minutes.
Chairman’s Report
CEA Projects Budget
Board Members compliance status (Ethic, Confidentially and Financial Disclosure.)
Old Business
Board Retreat Status
Board Committee Reports
Capital Outlay
Strategic Planning
Finance Committee Report
New Business
Executive Session (Notice of Removal)
Announcements
Public Comments
Adjournment
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development Commissioners
Appointing Entity Title/Name
Commissioner Appointed
Present/ Absent
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Yvonne Martin
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Stephen Mosgrove
City Council Oliver Thomas
Mr. Otis Tucker
City Council Oliver Thomas
Dr. Kendall Parker
State Representative Candance Newell
Mr. Randolph Davis
State Representative Candance Newell
Ms. Keisha Henry
State Senator Joe Bouie
Ms. Jean Morris
State Senator Joe Bouie
Mr. William Waiters
Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Association
Ms. Leona Tate
Table Connect Group
Rev. Willie Calhoun
Table Connect Group
Mr. Leon Waters
For more information, please contact
William P. Waiters, L9EDD Chairperson
bwaiters@lowern …
Wed Jan 1, 2025
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Joint committee to discuss Splash Pad project and other priorities
The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District's Joint Strategic Planning and Capital Outlay Committee will meet to discuss the Splash Pad project and other designated priorities. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from May 27, 2025, as well as public comments and announcements.
- Discussion of Splash Pad project and related matters
- Discussion of other designated priorities
- Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes
- Public comments and announcements
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L9EDD
Joint Strategic Planning and Capital Outlay Committee Meeting Agenda
08/11/25 @5:30 pm
Location: Pete Sanchez Multi-Purpose Center, 2nd Floor
1616 Fats Domino Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
Order of Business
Call to Order: _________ (time)
Roll Call
☐Community Member Bette Perez
☐Community Member Jeffrey Wittenbrink
☐Community Member K. Shane Booker
☐Commissioner Stephen Mosgrove (Chair, Strategic Planning)
☐Community Member Doron Dusuau
☐Commissioner Otis Tucker (Chair, Capital Outlay)
☐Commissioner Willie Calhoun
☐Commissioner Bill Waiters
☐Commissioner Randolph Davis
☐Commissioner Kendal Parker
Quorum set at start of meeting: YES or NO
Quorum set after meeting start: ______ (time)
Agenda
Approval of Agenda for August 11, 2025 Joint Committee Meeting
Approval May 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Discussion of Splash Pad project, and related matters
Discussion of other designated priorities
Old Business
New Business
Public Comments
Announcements (5mins)
Wed Dec 18, 2024
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
✓ Decided: Board restricts check writing to operational purposes only
The board approved a motion to limit check writing to operational purposes only following reports of missing financial documentation. Members also established new rules for the distribution of meeting minutes and the submission of concerns.
- Approved motion that no checks shall be written except for operational purposes (7-1 abstention)
- Approved requirement that minutes be distributed within 10 days and concerns submitted in writing to the Chairman within 5 days (8-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (8-0)
- Tabled Strategic Planning report until January 15, 2025
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LOWER 9th WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
December 18, 2024
Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Andrew P. Sanchez & Copelin-Byrd Multi-Service Center
1616 Fats Domino Ave, New Orleans, LA. 70117
____________________________________________________________
(Quorum was reached at 6:00 p.m).
Meeting Called to Order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Waiters
Roll Call- Commissioners Present; O. Tucker, W. Waiters, Y . Martin, R. Davis,
J. Morris, K. Henry, L. Tate, W. Calhoun
Commissioners Absent: L. Waters, K. Parker, S. Mosgrove. 8 presents, 3
absent. Quorum was reached..
Approval of Agenda
Comm’r Morris had an objection to the agenda and asked for an explanation as to
why her name was the only board member name on the agenda. Secretary Calhoun
and Chairman Waiters assured her that there was not any malicious intent in
putting her name by the finance committee report. He stated that names will not
appear in the agenda. He called for a motion to approve the agenda.
Motioned by Comm’r Tucker 2nd by Comm’r Davis.
Comm’r Davis asked for a point of order to ask Comm’r Henry and Comm’r
Morris if they have any questions/concerns with the agenda, now would be the
time to discuss it. Comm’r Henry said she submitted an agenda item, but did not
get a response. Comm’r Davis asked her what concerns she have relative to this
agenda, if there are items she is requesting now is the time to speak to it. She
requested that the bylaws be added to the Agen …
Tue Dec 10, 2024
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District to hold monthly board meeting
The board will meet to review reports on capital outlay, CEA projects budget, and strategic planning. The agenda includes a review of board governance documentation and a discussion regarding a board retreat.
- Capital Outlay report
- CEA Projects Budget report
- Strategic Planning report
- Board governance documentation verification
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LOWER 9th WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Monthly Board Meeting
December 18, 2024
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Andrew P. Sanchez & Copelin-Byrd Multi-Service Center
1616 Fats Domino Ave, New Orleans, LA. 70117 ____________________________________________________________
(Propose) Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call- Commissioners Present
Commissioners Absent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of October 16, 2024 Minutes
Chairman’s Report
Meeting Rules of Order (Review)
Verification of Documentation for Board Governance
(Such as Revise Statues, Robert Rules of Order)
Old Business
Board Retreat
Board Committee Reports
Capital Outlay
CEA Projects Budget
Strategic Planning
Finance Committee Treasurer Morris
New Business
Announcements
Public Comments
Adjournment
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development Commissioners
Appointing Entity Title/Name
Commissioner Appointed
Present/ Absent
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Yvonne Martin
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Stephen Mosgrove
City Council Oliver Thomas
Mr. Otis Tucker
City Council Oliver Thomas
Dr. Kendall Parker
State Representative Candance Newell
Mr. Randolph Davis
State Representative Candance Newell
Ms. Keisha Henry
State Senator Joe Bouie
Ms. Jean Morris
State Senator Joe Bouie
Mr. William Waiters
Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Association
Ms. Leona Tate
Table Connect Group
Rev. Willie Calhoun
Table Connect Group
Mr. Leon Waters
For more information, please contact
William P. Waiters, L9EDD Chairperson
bwaiters@lower …
Sun Dec 8, 2024
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Board to vote on bylaws changes and St. Claude Ave. revitalization
The Economic Development District Board will consider adopting the agenda and approving prior meeting minutes. Old business includes a board retreat, CEA projects and budget, and proposed bylaws amendments. New business features a discussion on St. Claude Avenue revitalization.
- Bylaws Amendment changes
- CEA Projects & Budget
- St. Claude Ave. Revitalization
- Board Retreat
- Finance Report
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L9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Executive Board Meeting
December 12, 2024
Location-5227 Chartres, New Orleans, La. 70117
______________________________________________________________
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll call
Adopt Agenda for December 18, 2024 Meeting
Approve minutes from previous board meeting
Chairman Report
Finance Report
Old Business
Board Retreat
CEA Projects & Budget
Bylaws Amendment changes
New Business
St.Claude Ave. Revitalization
Announcement
Adjourment
Sat Nov 16, 2024
Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District
Strategic Planning Committee to discuss grain and lock projects
The Strategic Planning Committee will discuss selected strategic planning priorities, review past topics, and determine next steps. An update on the Grain Project and, if available, the Lock Project will be provided. The committee may also briefly discuss a NOLABA date.
- Discussion of the Selected Strategic Planning Priorities
- Update on Grain Project (and Lock Project if available)
- Brief Discussion of NOLABA date if possible
- Review of past topics and next steps
- Public comments and announcements
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L9EDD
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting MINUTES
11/18/24 @5:30 pm
Location: Pete Sanchez Multi-Purpose Center
1616 Fats Domino Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
Order of Business
Call to Order: _________ (time)
Roll Call
☐Community Member Bette Perez
☐Community Member Jeffrey Wittenbrink
☐Community Member K. Shane Booker
☐Commissioner Stephen Mosgrove (Chair)
☐Community Member Doron Dusua
Quorum set at start of meeting: YES or NO
Quorum set after meeting start: ______ (time)
Agenda (60 minutes-90 minutes)
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Previous Meeting’s Minutes
Discussion of the Selected Strategic Planning Priorities
Review of past topics
Next Steps
Update on Grain Project (and Lock Project if available)
Brief Discussion of NOLABA date if possible
New Business
Public Comments
Announcements (5mins)
Meeting archives
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