Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District public meetings in 2023

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The Board will meet to adopt the previous meeting's agenda and minutes. The session includes reports from the Chairman and committees, as well as discussion of CEA projects and new nominations.

• Review of October board meeting minutes
• CEA Projects update
• New business regarding nominations

The board met on December 6, 2023. The provided minutes record the agenda items but do not list specific votes, outcomes, or substantive decisions made during the meeting.

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The board will meet to review reports from the Finance and Capital Outlay committees. The agenda includes discussions on CEA Projects and the formation of Ad Hoc Committees.

• Review of Finance Committee report
• Review of Capital Outlay Committee report
• Discussion of CEA Projects
• Discussion of Ad Hoc Committees
• NOLABA nominations

The board approved a new electronic and hard-copy nomination process for officers. It also voted to add the Katrina National Memorial Foundation Museum to the CEA list and established a CEA Project Committee to manage remaining projects.

• Adopted new officer nomination process (carried)
• Tabled September financial report (carried)
• Required all financial records be submitted in writing (carried)
• Required finance committee documents be provided 3 working days before meetings (carried)
• Denied access to L9 office for Ms. Adams to store hard copies (did not carry)
• Added Katrina National Memorial Foundation Museum to CEA list with potential $2,500 allocation per museum (carried)
• Created CEA Project Committee to develop options for remaining projects by February
• Allocated $500 for two board members to attend TEP Center Dinner Gala (carried)

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District board will meet to discuss CEA projects, consider nominations and elections, and hear reports from the chair, finance, and capital outlay committees. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and previous minutes, followed by public comment.

• Discussion of CEA projects under old and new business
• Nominations and elections for board positions
• Reports from Chairman, Finance, and Capital Outlay committees

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District board is holding a monthly meeting to adopt the agenda, approve June's minutes, and hear the chairman's report. Old and new business items include CEA projects and elections. The meeting also includes public acknowledgement and public comment periods.

• Approve June 2023 board meeting minutes
• Chairman report on district activities
• Old business: CEA projects
• New business: CEA projects and elections
• Public comment period

The minutes for the August 16, 2023, meeting list the agenda items but do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes. The document serves as a record of the scheduled agenda and board membership.

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The Board will conduct a monthly meeting to review strategic planning results and committee updates. The agenda includes discussions on CEA projects and reports from the Capital Outlay and Finance committees.

• Strategic Planning results
• CEA Projects
• Capital Outlay Committee update
• Finances' Committee update

The Board approved funding for several local initiatives, including youth equipment, elderly repairs, and the L9 Festival. It also authorized payments for professional services and increased the administrative assistant's salary.

• Approved $3,500 agreement for Greer Mendy to review MOUs and documents
• Approved $1,500 payment to CPA Charles Webb for quarterly reports
• Voted to hold Catch Basin program funding pending City approval letter
• Approved $2,000 for Yard sign program (board approval required if over $2,500)
• Approved $2,500 for Directory printing
• Approved $11,300 for Entrepreneurship program (subject to vetting)
• Approved $7,500 for Youth equipment
• Approved $15,000 for Fresh start program

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District board will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily focusing on reviewing strategic planning results and discussing CEA projects. The agenda includes adopting the meeting agenda, approving previous minutes, and receiving updates from the Capital Improvement and Finance committees. Public comment will be taken.

• Review of Strategic Planning Results
• Discussion of CEA Projects
• Committee updates: Capital Outlay and Finance

The meeting was called to order at 5:38 PM and adjourned at 5:45 PM. No substantive decisions were made because a quorum was not met.

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The district is holding a community meeting to unveil the L9 EDD Community Strategic Plan. This event serves as a public presentation of the organization's strategic planning.

• L9 EDD Community Strategic Plan unveiling

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The board will meet to discuss CEA audit results and project status. Members will also receive updates on strategic planning, capital outlay, and finances.

• CEA Audit Results
• CEA Projects status
• Strategic Planning updates
• Capital Outlay Committee update
• Finances Committee update

The board met without a quorum, meaning no formal votes were taken. The session focused on reports regarding phlebotomy certification, youth football equipment funding, and catch basin installation.

• Reported $7,200 allocated for youth football equipment for Forstall Park Clean Up Project
• Reported 500 catch basins will be placed throughout the Lower 9th Ward
• Reported 10 students passed the Louisiana certification exam via Fresh Start Phlebotomy Academy

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The meeting notice provides the date, time, and location for the upcoming session. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in this notice.

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 2023. Members discussed several community projects, including a phlebotomy academy and youth programs, and outlined a four-session strategic planning process with Trepwise.

• Adopted meeting agenda
• Approved March 2023 meeting minutes

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The provided document is a meeting notice for the Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District. It contains no specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions for discussion.

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from January 2023. Members discussed an ongoing audit of the CEA and the development of a strategic plan expected by mid-May.

• Adopted meeting agenda
• Approved January 2023 meeting minutes

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The board meeting scheduled for February 15, 2023, was cancelled due to board transitions. No substantive decisions were made.

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The L9EDD board will consider approving four funding requests: $10,000 for a phlebotomy program (10 students), $20,000 for an expanded phlebotomy program (20 students), $10,000 for TEP Tours, and $15,000 for the CSED Catch Basin Program. The board will also appoint a parliamentarian, adopt the 2023 meeting schedule, and receive a CEA update.

• Fresh Start Phlebotomy Programs - $10,000 ($1,000 per 10 students)
• Fresh Start Phlebotomy Programs - $20,000 ($1,000 per 20 students)
• TEP Tours - $10,000 ($10 per 1,000 visitors)
• CSED Catch Basin Program - $15,000
• Forestall Park Youth Program - $7,500 ($100 per 75 youth)

The board approved $7,500 in funding for the Forestall Park Youth Program, providing $100 per student. Members also voted to pay rent and an assistant. The board heard presentations from Thrive NOLA, Fresh Start Phlebotomy, and the CSED Catch Basin Program.

• Approved $7,500 for Forestall Park Youth Program ($100 per student)
• Approved motion to pay rent and assistant
• Adopted December 14, 2022 board meeting agenda
• Approved December board meeting minutes