Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
16 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive reports from the NOPD and review financial statements. The agenda includes a report on increased crime in the Conti Street area and the approval of invoices.
- NOPD report from Sgt. Alfred Russell
- Report on crime uptick in the Conti Street area
- Approval of invoices
- Financial Report
The Board approved NOPD invoices through October 2021 and engagement letters for the 2021 MCSD Audit. The 2022 Budget resolution has been submitted to the City of New Orleans. Board members were advised to complete ethics training and financial disclosures.
- Approved November 17, 2021 meeting minutes with changes
- Approved NOPD invoices through October 2021
- Approved Bourgeois Bennett, CPA Firm engagement letters for 2021 MCSD Audit
- Approved Jacobi, CPA invoice
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the 2022 budget and various invoices, including those from the NOPD. The board will also discuss updating bank account representatives and the condition of district vehicles.
- Approval of 2022 Budget Resolution
- Approval of NOPD and other invoices
- Bank Resolution to remove Tung Ly and Becker Rutledge from Hancock Whitney Bank account
- Discussion on committee to research inventory and condition of MCSD vehicles
- NOPD report from Sgt. Alfred Russell
The Board approved the 2022 budget resolution and NOPD invoices for May 23 to August 14, 2021. Members also updated bank signatories and the district's physical address. The NOPD reported an increase in vehicle burglaries near local clubs.
- Approved October 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved 2022 Budget resolution
- Approved NOPD invoices for May 23, 2021 - August 14, 2021
- Approved payment of Larry Jacobi, CPA invoice
- Approved Hancock Whitney Bank resolution to add David Beran as signatory and remove Tung Ly and Becker Rutledge
- Approved using Mary M.'s home address as the physical address for the bank account and State Board Website
- Approved renewal of the MCSD P.O. Box
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board will review the 2022 Budget and receive reports from NOPD and various committees. The Board will also consider authorizing the MCSD Attorney to request an Attorney General Opinion regarding a specific Commissioner appointment.
- Review of 2022 Budget
- Request for Attorney General Opinion on City Park Neighborhood Association Commissioner appointment
- NOPD report from Sgt. Alfred Russell
- Financial Report
The Board approved the 2022 budget and authorized the CPA firm to engage attorney Marshall Hevron to present it to the City of New Orleans. The Board also approved several invoices and a change to the district's bank account address.
- Approved minutes for August 18, September 16, and September 29, 2021
- Approved invoices for Entergy, Adams and Reese Law firm, and Larry Jacobi, CPA
- Approved 2022 Budget
- Authorized CPA firm to engage attorney Marshall Hevron to present budget to the City of NO
- Approved replacing Becker Rutledge's address with Mary M.'s address on Hancock Whitney Bank account
- Approved request for AG Opinion via attorney Marshall Hevron regarding City Park Neighborhood Association's appointment of a Commissioner
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Mid-City Security District Board will consider a one-year extension of its Cooperative Endeavor Agreement. The board will also vote on approving Sgt. Alfred Russell as the full-time coordinator and announce Larry Jacobi as the new CPA.
- Proposed one-year extension of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
- Approval of Sgt. Alfred Russell as MCSD Full-Time Coordinator
- Announcement of Larry Jacobi as new CPA replacing Becker Rutledge
The Board approved the appointment of Sgt. Alfred Russell as the new MCSD Full Time Coordinator. Commissioners discussed the expiration of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) and a potential one-year renewal.
- Approved Sgt. Alfred Russell as the new MCSD Full Time Coordinator
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet via Zoom to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a report from Captain Roberts and the review of utility and legal expenses.
- Approval of Entergy bill
- Approval of Adams and Reese legal bill
- NOPD report by Captain Roberts
The Board approved payments for Entergy and Adams and Reese invoices. It also voted to hire Larry Jacobi, CPA, and remove Tung Ly and Becker Rutledge as authorized bank signatories. A vote on a new Full-Time Coordinator was scheduled for a future meeting.
- Approved invoices for Entergy and Adams and Reese
- Removed Tung Ly and Becker Rutledge as authorized signatories at Hancock Whitney Bank
- Hired Larry Jacobi, CPA, to replace Becker Rutledge
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review NOPD crime trends for June 2021 and updates on security camera and lighting issues. The meeting includes discussions on the district's cash position, payroll reimbursements, and the renewal of professional services and insurance.
- Review of MCSD Crime Trends for June 2021
- Renewal of engagement letter with Becker Rutledge, CPA
- Status of negotiations with City regarding millage
- Renewal of Public Officers General Liability Insurance
- Report on security camera and lighting at specific locations including 3600 Toulouse Street
The Board approved the renewal of the engagement letter for Becker Rutledge, CPA. The meeting included a crime status report from Sgt. Morrison, who announced his resignation from NOPD and the MCSD.
- Approved July 26, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved renewal of engagement letter for Becker Rutledge, CPA through October 31, 2021
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board appointed Dr. David Beran as a commissioner and approved the hiring of a website specialist. The Board also authorized the search for a new CPA starting November 1, 2021, and approved a conditional engagement letter for the current CPA.
- Approved appointment of Dr. David Beran as Commissioner
- Approved June 28, 2021 meeting minutes
- Authorized Mary Moises to contact Bourgeois Bennett, CPA for advice on bank collateral substitution
- Approved drafting an Engagement Letter for website specialist Michael Jarrett
- Approved resolution allowing Tung, Wendy, and Mary to act on Verizon, Entergy, and P.O. Box accounts
- Approved Becker Rutledge, CPA engagement letter on the condition she assists with the 2022 Budget
- Approved advertising for a new CPA with Messenger
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review April 2021 crime trends and the status of district vehicles. The meeting includes discussions on city millage invoices and preparations for the 2022 budget.
- Review of MCSD Crime Trends for April 2021
- Report on issues regarding Ideal Gas Station at 3340 Orleans Ave.
- Request to advertise hiring for a Social Media/Website Specialist
- Discussion of City of New Orleans Millage Invoices
- Update on MCSD bank account signatory changes at Hancock Whitney
The Board approved moving $12,000 from the 2021 newsletter budget to fund website development and the Residents' and Business Communication and Outreach Committee. The Board also approved the May 19, 2021 meeting minutes with one amendment. NOPD provided crime stats and identified four specific problem areas currently being monitored.
- Approved May 19, 2021 Minutes as amended
- Approved redirecting $12,000 from 2021 newsletter budget to website development and outreach committee
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Mid-City Security District Board will hear NOPD reports on April 2021 crime trends, vehicle repair status, and issues at Ideal Gas Station. The board will also consider approving a social media/website specialist hire and begin preparations for the 2022 budget.
- NOPD report on MCSD crime trends for April 2021
- Status update on MCSD vehicles and repairs
- Issues at Ideal Gas Station, 3340 Orleans Ave.
- Request for board approval to advertise hiring a Social Media/Website Specialist
- Preparations for 2022 budget and City of New Orleans millage invoices
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Mid-City Security District Board will consider approving the 2020 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and updating bank signatories by removing three individuals and adding three new ones. The meeting also includes informational reports on NOPD crime trends, vehicle status, and finances.
- Approval of 2020 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Removal of James Olsen, Megan Misko, and Michael Reihlmann as bank signatories
- Addition of Tung Ly, Wendy Laker, and Mary Moises as bank signatories
- Informational report on MCSD Crime Trends March 2021 by Sgt. Morrison
- Informational report on Cash Position April 2021
The Board approved a resolution updating authorized bank signers for the Hancock Whitney Bank account and designated Success at Thurgood Marshall as the new location for in-person meetings. A proposal to authorize James Olsen as an MCSD Advisor failed due to a lack of a second.
- Approved April 2021 meeting minutes as amended
- Approved resolution removing Jim Olsen, Megan Misko, and Michael Reihlmann as bank signers
- Approved adding Tung Ly, Wendy Laker, Mary Moises, and Becker Rutledge, CPA as bank signers
- Approved Success at Thurgood Marshall as the new location for in-person meetings
- Denied resolution to authorize James Olsen as MCSD Advisor (no second)
- Withdrew the Compliance Questionnaire as moot
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on officer positions and the appointments of Tung Ly, Mary Moises, and Wendy Laker. The meeting includes reviews of crime trends and the 2020 audit.
- Officer elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer
- Appointments of Tung Ly, Mary Moises, and Wendy Laker
- Banking Authority Resolution
- Review of 2020 Audit and March 2021 cash position
- Sgt. Morrison's report on February 2021 crime trends
The Board elected Tung Ly as Chair, Wendy Laker as Vice Chair, and Mary Moises as Secretary Treasurer. Wendy Laker was appointed as a board member to replace Jim Olsen. The board also approved the March 2021 meeting minutes.
- Approved March 2021 Minutes
- Appointed Wendy Laker to the Board to replace Jim Olsen
- Elected Tung Ly as Chair
- Elected Wendy Laker as Vice Chair
- Elected Mary Moises as Secretary Treasurer
- Approved checking Cabrini High School and Thurgood Marshall as sites for in-person meetings
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Mid-City Security District Board will hear a NOPD report on February 2021 crime trends, review the financial cash position, and discuss parcel fee overcharges. The meeting is virtual and open to residents.
- NOPD report on crime trends for Feb 2021
- Financial report on cash position for Feb 2021
- Approval of February meeting minutes
- Discussion of parcel fee overcharges
- Payroll reimbursement and vehicle status report
The Board voted to amend the February 17, 2021, meeting minutes to include a directive regarding good faith payments to the City for payroll reimbursement. The reimbursement will exclude 2020 mileage fees and be based on historical payments. NOPD provided reports on auto thefts and planned patrol increases.
- Approved motion to amend February minutes to include officer payroll reimbursement directive
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January meeting. Members discussed crime trends, vehicle status, and a delay in City of New Orleans invoicing for officer payroll.
- Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved request for John to address payroll invoicing delays to comply with audit requirements (unanimous)
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review NOPD crime trends from January 2021 and the 2020 audit. The agenda includes reports on the district's financial cash position and payroll reimbursement.
- NOPD crime trends for January 2021
- 2020 Audit review
- Financial cash position as of January 2021
- Payroll reimbursement
- Approval of November and January meeting minutes
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and approve several invoices, including NOPD and legal services. The meeting includes updates on utility accounts and the status of an Attorney General’s opinion regarding commissioner appointments.
- Approval of NOPD invoice (10/24-11/6/21)
- Approval of Adams and Reese invoice (12/2021)
- Approval of CPA invoice for December 2021 services
- Renewal of Domain Website service
- Update on Entergy account regarding 6 safety lights at 3600 Toulouse St
Mid-City Security District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to review NOPD crime trends comparing 2019 to 2020. The meeting includes reviews of the 2020 audit, the district's cash position, and officer payroll reimbursements.
- Review of MCSD Crime Trends 2019 v 2020
- Presentation of 2020 Audit
- Financial Cash Position report for December 2020
- Officer payroll reimbursement report
- MCNO Survey discussion