Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District public meetings in 2025

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

The meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not obtained. No substantive decisions were made.

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

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)

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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.

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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)

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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

Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District

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