Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District public meetings in 2022

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The board will meet to discuss committee reports on capital outlay and strategic planning. The agenda includes the appointment of a parliamentarian and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Appointment of Parliamentarian
• 2023 Meeting Schedule
• Fresh Start Phlebotomy Programs
• TEP Tours
• NOLBA Business Development Program

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District is meeting to review 2022/2023 vendors and address board vacancies. The agenda also includes reports on the Hope Initiative, the Port of New Orleans, and the Strategic Plan.

• Presentation of 2022/2023 L9EDD Vendors
• Review of Confidential Agreement
• Discussion regarding filling board vacancies
• Final report on 2021/2022 vendor closeout
• Review of Strategic Plan

The board reviewed a presentation of six vendors for the 2022/2023 period. Minutes from the prior meeting were not approved. No formal votes on appointments or proposals were recorded.

• Minutes from prior meeting not approved
• Appointment of Parliamentarian held
• Hope Initiative held

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District is meeting to discuss development MOUs and contracts for seven 2023 projects. The board will also review requests for proposals for an accountant and a program coordinator.

• Development MOU/Contract for Martin Luther King - Fresh Start Phlebotomy Program
• Development MOU/Contract for TEP Tours
• Development MOU/Contract for CSED Catch Basin Program
• Development MOU/Contract for Forestall Park Youth Program
• Request for proposal for Accountant and Program Coordinator

The board approved the minutes from the prior meeting and selected four vendors for the CEA through a voting process. The board established future action steps to contact these vendors and request program details for the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from prior meeting
• Selected NOLBA Program for CEA
• Selected Phlebotomy Program at Dr. Martin Luther King School for CEA
• Selected CLED Catch for CEA
• Selected Basin Football Team for CEA

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

This document provides a tentative schedule of meeting dates and locations for the Board of Directors in 2023. No specific business items or decisions are listed in this notice.

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The working executive board is meeting to discuss recommendations for youth workforce development, community revitalization, and small business development. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Fats Domino Festival and appointing members to a zoning master plan committee.

• Fats Domino Festival discussion
• Appointment of members for City Zoning Master Plan facilitation
• Discussion of AD HOC Committee for Program Planning
• Review of board meeting dates and times

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District will meet to review financial reports and beautification projects. The board will discuss grant applications for Cox Communications and Harrah’s New Orleans Casino. Members will also address the City’s Zoning Master Plan in partnership with the Port of New Orleans.

• Cox Communications Louisiana’s Community Grant Program Application
• Harrah’s New Orleans Casino Community Support Grant Program
• Appointment of members for the City’s Zoning Master Plan
• Beautification Program projects and costs
• La. State Treasury Cost Report

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The board will review financial and by-law updates and receive program reports. The meeting includes a presentation from NOLABA and a discussion on a URL update.

• Financial update
• By-laws update
• Program updates on MLK, Scale Up Program, and Beautification
• NOLABA presentation
• URL update

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The board will review financial reports and the status of the Beautification Program. The meeting includes discussions on new business regarding the Family Festival and Fresh Start Phlebotomy Institute.

• La. State Treasury Cost Report
• Beautification Program projects, cost, and status
• Financial Report
• Gaynell Bradley - Family Festival
• Fresh Start Phlebotomy Institute

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District will discuss program updates and new business. The board is reviewing a contract amendment for pavement materials and the approval to apply for various grants.

• Amend Armstead Logistics contract to purchase sand for cleaned brick pavement
• Approval of New Orleans Arts Council art education at Pete Sanchez and/or MLK School
• Approval to apply for grants including NORA Land, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Goldman Sachs
• Approval to move forward with MOU, Letter of Support or CEA with non-profits in the Lower Ninth Ward
• Planning for Family Festival on May 7, 2022

The board established a bank account at Liberty Bank and discussed the need for lock sand to stabilize bricks on Claiborne Avenue. The May 7, 2022, Family Festival was cancelled. Ms. Morris requested approval to apply for grants via email vote.

• Established Liberty Bank account with $50.00 deposit
• Designated Jean Morris, Jared Green, and Rev. Willie Calhoun as account signatories
• Cancelled Family Festival scheduled for May 7, 2022
• Requested approval to apply for grants via email vote

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The document lists the dates, times, and location for monthly and executive board meetings in October and November 2022. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed.

The board approved the minutes from November 2020. Members conducted a SWOT analysis to identify potential projects and received an overview of for-profit and nonprofit board entities.

• Approved November 2020 Board minutes