Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans public meetings in 2021

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review the 2022 budget presentation and vote on the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. The meeting also includes votes on several infrastructure contracts and project amendments.

• Resolution (R-135-2021) 2022 Operating Budget
• Resolution (R-136-2021) 2022 Capital Budget
• Contract 1376 for Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program with M.R. Pittman Group, LLC
• One year renewal of solid waste disposal services contract with Richards Disposal, Inc.
• Contract amendment for repairs to fender systems damaged by the MV Bow Tribute

The Board of Directors approved the 2022 operating and capital budgets, including blanket appropriations. The Board also approved several contract renewals and change orders, while deferring one contract for water hammer hazard mitigation.

• Approved 2022 Operating Budget (R-135-2021)
• Approved 2022 Capital Budget (R-136-2021)
• Approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budget Blanket Appropriations (R-147-2021)
• Approved 2022 Board/Committee and Holiday Calendar (R-148-2021)
• Deferred contract for Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program with M.R. Pittman Group, LLC (R-127-2021)
• Approved renewal of solid waste disposal services with Richards Disposal, Inc. (R-129-2021)
• Approved change order for 60Hz Transformers and Switchgear with Walter J. Barnes Electric Co., Inc. (R-098-2021)
• Approved change order for demolition of C-7 and C-8 Basins with Cycle Construction Company, LLC (R-124-2021)

Customer Advisory Committee

The Customer Advisory Committee will receive updates on smart metering and the WIFIA loan closing, followed by a deep dive into the organizational chart and a capital planning presentation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review the 2022 budget and a rate study presentation. The body is deciding on the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets and several contract awards and amendments.

• Resolutions R-135-2021, R-136-2021, and R-147-2021 regarding 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Contract award to M.R. Pittman Group, LLC for Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program (R-127-2021)
• One year renewal of solid waste disposal services with Richards Disposal, Inc. (R-129-2021)
• Change order for demolition of basins at Carrollton Water Plant with Cycle Construction Company, LLC (R-124-2021)
• Amendment to Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for design services regarding MV Bow Tribute fender system damage (R-128-2021)

The Finance and Administration Committee accepted the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets, including blanket appropriations. The committee also approved several contract awards, renewals, change orders, and amendments.

• Approved 2022 Operating Budget (R-135-2021)
• Approved 2022 Capital Budget (R-136-2021)
• Approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budget Blanket Appropriations (R-147-2021)
• Approved contract for Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation with M.R. Pittman Group, LLC (R-127-2021)
• Approved one-year renewal for solid waste disposal with Richards Disposal, Inc. (R-129-2021)
• Approved change orders for Walter J. Barnes Electric Co., Inc., Cycle Construction Company, LLC, and Boh Bros Construction Co., LLC
• Approved contract amendments for Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. and Neel-Schaffer, Inc.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive a presentation regarding a performance review update on the take-home vehicle audit. The meeting is being held via video conference due to COVID-19 emergency provisions.

• Performance Review Update – Take-Home Vehicle Audit

Infrastructure Advisory Board

The Infrastructure Advisory Board will receive updates on the Fair Share Agreement and American Rescue Plan Act funding. The body is scheduled to vote on the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans’ Hurricane Ida spending request and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Approval of Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans’ Hurricane Ida Spending Request
• Presentation on American Rescue Plan Act Funding
• Update on Fair Share Agreement – City of New Orleans
• Approval of Quarterly Report
• Approval of 2022 Infrastructure Advisory Board Meeting Schedule

The Infrastructure Advisory Board approved expenditures for an asset management system and critical equipment acquired after Hurricane Ida. The board tabled a request for a lead service line task force due to missing cost information. The board also approved the quarterly report and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Approved $1.5 million expenditure for Asset Management System (unanimous)
• Approved $3,301,868.00 from Fair Share Funds for Hurricane Ida critical equipment (unanimous)
• Tabled Lead Service Line Task Force Unit request due to lack of dollar amount
• Approved June 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Quarterly Report (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans is meeting to approve several infrastructure contracts and plan updates. The board will also hold an executive session regarding a civil court case.

• Contract 30238 for gravity flow sanitary sewer restoration awarded to Wallace C. Drennan, LLC
• Contract YW21-0062 for 4” and 5” fire hydrants awarded to Cimsco, Inc.
• Approval of the updated Sewerage and Water Board Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Change Order No. 4 for Algiers Water Purification Plant Improvements with Max Foote Construction, Inc.
• Amendment No. 3 with Volkert, Inc. for demolition of two abandoned Carrollton Water Plant clarifiers

The Board approved several committee reports and a group of resolutions related to sewer and water contracts. Executive Director Ghassan Korban reported the closing of a $275M WIFIA loan on November 10, 2021. The Board also approved the minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2021 meeting
• Adopted Operations Committee reports for October and November
• Adopted Pension Committee reports for November
• Adopted Finance and Administration Committee reports for November
• Adopted Strategy Committee reports for November
• Approved Updated Sewerage and Water Board Hazard Mitigation Plan (R-120-2021)
• Awarded sanitary sewer restoration contract to Wallace C. Drennan, LLC (R-110-2021)
• Awarded fire hydrant contract to Cimsco, Inc. (R-112-2021)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions regarding financial management, including the acceptance of an actuarial report and a cost of living adjustment for pensioners. The board will also review proposed changes to asset allocation and investment fund transfers.

• Resolution (R-116-2021): Acceptance of January 1, 2021 Cost of Living Adjustment for Board Pensioners
• Resolution (R-117-2021): Transfer of U.S. Large Cap Growth Investment Funds to BlackRock Russell 1000 Index Fund to save approximately $50,000 in annual fees
• Resolution (R-134-2021): Acceptance of recommended rebalancing of current Asset Allocation to 'Asset Allocation: Portfolio E'
• Resolution (R-115-2021): Acceptance of the 2021 Actuarial Report of Rudd & Wisdom

The Board of Trustees approved the 2021 Actuarial Report and a cost-of-living adjustment for pensioners. The Board also authorized an investment fund transfer to save approximately $50,000 in annual fees and accepted a new asset allocation portfolio.

• Approved minutes dated May 19, 2021
• Approved 2021 Actuarial Report of Rudd & Wisdom (R-115-2021)
• Approved January 1, 2021 Cost of Living Adjustment for Board Pensioners (R-116-2021)
• Approved transfer of funds from iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF to BlackRock Russell 1000 Index Fund for approximately $50,000 in annual fee savings (R-117-2021)
• Approved rebalancing of Asset Allocation to Portfolio E (R-134-2021)

Strategy Committee

The Strategy Committee will review a presentation on the Strategic Plan Draft by Darin Thomas of Raftelis. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding the implementation of the Strategic Plan.

• Presentation of Strategic Plan Draft by Darin Thomas, Raftelis
• Discussion of Strategic Plan Implementation

The Strategy Committee received presentations on the progress, focus areas, and layout of the utility's Strategic Plan. No formal votes were taken on the plan, and the committee discussed a potential December meeting to consider its approval.

Customer Advisory Committee

The Customer Advisory Committee is meeting to review the past year's activities and plan for the upcoming year. Discussions include smart metering, the strategic plan, and green infrastructure at Habans School.

• Year in review presentation by Tyler Antrup
• Smart Metering update
• Strategic Plan update
• Habans School Green Infrastructure presentation by Emily Bullock

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet in executive session to discuss investigative proceedings regarding misconduct in the Plumbing Department. The body will also consider several contract awards, amendments, and a financial summary update.

• Contract award to Wallace C. Drennan, LLC for sanitary sewer restoration and CIPP lining
• Contract award to Cimsco, Inc. for 4" and 5" fire hydrants
• Change Order No. 4 for Algiers Water Purification Plant Improvements with Max Foote Construction, Inc.
• Amendment No. 3 with Volkert, Inc. for demolition of two abandoned Carrollton Water Plant clarifiers
• Amendment No. 8 with Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc. for the Waterline Replacement Program

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several contract awards for sanitary sewer restoration and fire hydrant procurement. The board also ratified a change order for the Algiers Water Purification Plant and approved engineering amendments for the Waterline Replacement Program and Carrollton Water Plant demolition.

• Approved contract for sanitary sewer restoration to Wallace C. Drennan, LLC (R-110-2021)
• Approved contract for fire hydrants to Cimsco, Inc. (R-112-2021)
• Ratified Change Order No. 4 for Algiers Water Purification Plant Improvements with Max Foote Construction, Inc. (R-108-2021)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 with Volkert, Inc. for Carrollton Water Plant clarifier demolition (R-107-2021)
• Approved Amendment No. 8 with Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc. for Waterline Replacement Program (R-111-2021)
• Approved final acceptance of Turbine 5 Exhaust System contract with M.R. Pittman Group, LLC (R-109-2021)

Pension Committee

The Pension Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions regarding pension fund management. Items include accepting the 2021 Actuarial Report and a cost of living adjustment for pensioners.

• Resolution (R-116-2021) for the acceptance of January 1, 2021 Cost of Living Adjustment for Board Pensioners
• Resolution (R-117-2021) to transfer funds resulting in approximately $50,000 in annual fee savings
• Resolution (R-134-2021) to accept recommended rebalancing to 'Asset Allocation: Portfolio E'
• Resolution (R-115-2021) for the acceptance of the 2021 Actuarial Report of Rudd & Wisdom

The Pension Committee approved a new asset allocation strategy (Portfolio E) and accepted the 2021 Actuarial Report. The committee also authorized a fund transfer to save approximately $50,000 in annual fees and accepted a cost of living adjustment for pensioners.

• Accepted 2021 Actuarial Report of Rudd & Wisdom (R-115-2021)
• Accepted January 1, 2021 Cost of Living Adjustment for Board Pensioners (R-116-2021)
• Authorized transfer of U.S. Large Cap Growth Investment Funds to BlackRock Russell 1000 Index Fund to save ~$50,000 in annual fees (R-117-2021)
• Accepted rebalancing of current Asset Allocation to 'Asset Allocation: Portfolio E' (R-134-2021)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will receive a presentation on the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. The body is scheduled to decide on the approval of this updated plan via Resolution R-120-2021.

• Resolution (R-120-2021): Approval of the Updated Sewerage and Water Board Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Operations Committee approved Resolution (R-120-2021), adopting the City of New Orleans' updated Hazard Mitigation Plan in place of the 2018 SWBNO plan. Committee members raised concerns regarding the utility's flexibility in a multi-jurisdictional plan and the designation of the City as the lead agent for a drainage fee.

• Approved amended Resolution (R-120-2021) to adopt the City of New Orleans' Hazard Mitigation Plan in lieu of the 2018 SWBNO plan

Board of Directors

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans is meeting to decide on 2022 drainage millage rates and approve a hazard mitigation plan. The board will also consider several contracts for watermain replacement and sewer repairs across the city.

• Request to set Sewerage and Water Board Drainage Millage Rates for 2022
• Contract award to Wallace C. Drennan, LLC for 43” Watermain Replacement at Leonidas Street, S. Claiborne Ave, and Fig Street
• Approval of the Updated Sewerage and Water Board Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Contract renewal with Lard Oil for gasoline and diesel fuel delivery
• Agreement with City of New Orleans Department of Public Works for WIFIA funded projects

The Board approved the 2022 drainage millage rates and the Seventh Supplemental Sewerage Service Revenue Bond Resolution. A large group of corresponding resolutions regarding contracts and amendments were accepted in globo. The Board deferred the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Operations Committee report.

• Approved Request to Set Sewerage and Water Board Drainage Millage Rates for 2022 (R-104-2021)
• Approved Seventh Supplemental Sewerage Service Revenue Bond Resolution (R-121-2021)
• Approved 21 corresponding resolutions in globo regarding contracts and amendments
• Deferred Updated Sewerage and Water Board Hazard Mitigation Plan (R-120-2021)
• Deferred Operations Committee report
• Approved Pension Committee report
• Approved Finance and Administration Committee report
• Approved Audit Committee report

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will meet via video conference to hear a presentation from the Human Resources Department. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Presentation: SWBNO Human Resources Department Update by HR Administrator LaBarron McClendon

The committee discussed difficulties filling positions and conflicts between the HR Department and Civil Service. The committee requested a comprehensive action plan to address personnel problems and a resolution to the customer service management reorganization within 30 days.

• Requested HR Administrator develop a comprehensive plan of action for personnel problems within the Civil Service system
• Directed HR Administrator to resolve the customer service management reorganization stalemate within 30 days

Audit Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board Audit Committee will hear the 2020 Annual Financial Report from P&N, vote on resolutions to adopt a revised Audit Committee Charter and a revised Internal Audit Department Charter, and receive the Take-Home Vehicle Audit Results. Public comment is accepted via email until 9:30 AM on the meeting day.

• Presentation of SWBNO 2020 Annual Financial Report by P&N
• Resolution (R-118-2021) to adopt revised Audit Committee Charter
• Resolution (R-119-2021) to adopt revised Internal Audit Department Charter
• SWBNO Take-Home Vehicle Audit Results

The Audit Committee approved updates to two governing documents. The committee also received a presentation on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

• Approved Resolution (R-118-2021) Adoption of Revised Audit Committee Charter
• Approved Resolution (R-119-2021) Adoption of Revised Internal Audit Department Charter

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review financial updates and actuarial valuation results. The body is deciding on several contract awards, change orders, and resolutions regarding funding and legal services.

• Resolution (R-104-2021) to set Sewerage and Water Board Drainage Millage Rates for 2022
• Resolution (R-080-2021) awarding watermain replacement contract for Leonidas Street and Fig Street to Wallace C. Drennan, LLC
• Resolution (R-103-2021) authorizing an agreement with the Department of Public Works for WIFIA funded projects
• Resolution (R-122-2021) to approve a list of law firms for professional legal services
• Resolution (R-102-2021) renewing a contract with Lard Oil for gasoline and diesel fuel

The Finance and Administration Committee approved resolutions to set 2022 drainage millage rates, authorize WIFIA funded projects, and approve a list of law firms. The committee also approved multiple contract awards, change orders, and amendments for water and sewer infrastructure projects.

• Approved request to set 2022 drainage millage rates (R-104-2021)
• Approved agreement with City of New Orleans Dept of Public Works for WIFIA funded projects (R-103-2021)
• Approved Seventh Supplemental Sewerage Service Revenue Bond Resolution (R-121-2021)
• Approved list of law firms for professional legal services (R-122-2021)
• Approved contract awards including watermain replacement and fuel delivery (R-080, R-081, R-095, R-102)
• Approved seven contract change orders for plant improvements and sewer repairs (R-094, R-088, R-089, R-084, R-096, R-105, R-106)
• Approved four contract amendments for engineering and design services (R-082, R-090, R-093, R-101)

Pension Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board Pension Committee will consider three resolutions: accepting the 2021 actuarial report from Rudd & Wisdom, approving a cost-of-living adjustment for board pensioners, and authorizing a transfer of U.S. Large Cap Growth investment funds from iShares to BlackRock, expected to save about $53,000 annually. The meeting also includes election results and an asset allocation study. Public comment is accepted via email until 9:30 AM.

• Resolution to accept the 2021 Actuarial Report from Rudd & Wisdom
• Resolution to approve a January 1, 2021 Cost of Living Adjustment for Board Pensioners
• Resolution to transfer U.S. Large Cap Growth funds from iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF to BlackRock Russell 1000 Index Fund, saving approximately $53,000 in annual fees
• Presentation of 2021 Pension Committee Election Results and introduction of new employee member seats
• Presentation of 2021 Asset Allocation Study and Market Overview by Marquette Associates

The Pension Committee met virtually and deferred all scheduled action items, including the 2021 Actuarial Report and COLA adjustments. This deferral occurred because new committee members must complete training before they are able to vote.

• Deferred Resolution R-115-2021 (acceptance of 2021 Actuarial Report)
• Deferred Resolution R-116-2021 (January 1, 2021 Cost of Living Adjustment)
• Deferred Resolution R-117-2021 (transfer of U.S. Large Cap Growth Investment Funds to BlackRock Russell 1000 Index Fund)

Selection Committee

The Selection Committee will elect its President and Vice-President and adopt its By-Laws. The committee is also reviewing applications from Dr. Elizabeth Bridges, Jimmie Pierre, and Nichelle Taylor.

• Selection of Committee President and Vice-President
• Adoption of By-Laws
• Review of applications from Dr. Elizabeth Bridges, Jimmie Pierre, and Nichelle Taylor
• Vetting of all submitted applications

Customer Advisory Committee

The Customer Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an update on Hurricane Ida from Ghassan Korban. The body will also conduct a strategic planning check-in with Darin Thomas of Raftelis.

• Hurricane Ida update
• Strategic Planning check-in with Raftelis

Board of Directors

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Board of Directors will meet via teleconference to review a presentation on the Hurricane Ida post-storm report. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from July 14, 2021.

• Presentation: Hurricane Ida Post-Storm Report

The Board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting. Mayor Cantrell and Executive Director Ghassan Korban provided reports on the utility's performance and power restoration efforts following Hurricane Ida.

• Approved minutes of the July 14, 2021 Board Meeting

Strategy Committee August Workshop

This is a workshop of the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Strategy Committee, not a voting meeting. The agenda includes a project progress check-in, a summary of stakeholder feedback, and discussion of proposed focus areas and key outcomes. No votes or decisions are listed.

• Project progress check-in by Darin Thomas (Raftelis)
• Sense of stakeholder summary by Catherine Carter (Raftelis)
• Proposed focus areas and key outcomes by Julia Novak (Raftelis)
• Staff presentations of key activities underway
• Board feedback and wrap-up with next steps

Evaluation Selection Committee-On Call Water Valve Operation Services

The Sewerage and Water Board Selection Committee will meet via Microsoft Teams to evaluate responses to a Request for Proposals for on-call water valve operation services. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Evaluation of RFP responses for on-call water valve operation services

Evaluation Selection Committee-On-Call Water Valve Operation Services

The Evaluation Selection Committee meeting scheduled for July 29, 2021, to evaluate responses for On-Call Water Valve Operation Services was cancelled.

Evaluation Selection Committee-DPS 13 Asbestos Abatement

The Selection Committee will meet via Microsoft Teams to evaluate responses to a Request for Proposals. These proposals concern asbestos abatement services for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.

• Evaluation of responses to DPS 13 Asbestos Abatement Request for Proposals

Board of Directors

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans is meeting to vote on several contract amendments and awards. Key items include design services for the Water Line Replacement Program and various facility repairs.

• Contract award to Wallace C. Drennan, LLC for sanitary sewer main restoration
• Design and engineering amendments for the Water Line Replacement Program with Arcadis, Black and Veatch, Hartman Engineering, Linfield Hunter & Junius, MWH Americas, and Neel-Schaffer
• Change order for sludge dryer installation at the East Bank Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Change order for the Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program at Claiborne Ave Pumping Station
• Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement

The Board approved the June 16, 2021 meeting minutes and the July Finance and Administration reports. The Board also approved 14 resolutions in globo covering software licenses, sewer repairs, and water line replacement engineering services.

• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adopted July Finance and Administration reports
• Approved Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement renewal (R-091-2021)
• Approved Cogsdale Corporation agreement amendment for billing and HR systems (R-092-2021)
• Awarded sewer main restoration contract to Wallace C. Drennan, LLC (R-065-2021)
• Ratified change orders for Walter J. Barnes Electric Co., M. R. Pittman Group, LLC, Cycle Construction Company, and Industrial and Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
• Approved design and engineering amendments for Water Line Replacement Program with Arcadis, Black and Veatch, Hartman Engineering, Linfield Hunter & Junius, MWH Americas, and Neel-Schaffer
• Approved Jacobs Engineering Group amendment for Carrollton Water Plant power frequency converter (R-073-2021)

Evaluation Selection Committee-West Power Complex

The Selection Committee will meet to evaluate responses to a Request for Proposal. The committee aims to provide a list of firms qualified to perform professional engineering, construction administration, and inspection services for the West Power Complex at Carrollton Water Plant.

• Evaluation of proposals for engineering, construction administration, and inspection services
• Selection of qualified firms for the West Power Complex at Carrollton Water Plant

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss a financial update and a plan to resume normal collections, and hear a presentation on WIFIA financing for capital projects. Action items include resolutions to renew a Microsoft enterprise license, amend a Cogsdale support agreement, award a contract for sewer main point repairs, and ratify several change orders for ongoing infrastructure projects. The meeting is held by teleconference due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Resolution (R-091-2021) to renew Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement
• Resolution (R-092-2021) to amend support agreement with Cogsdale for billing and HR system upgrades
• Resolution (R-065-2021) to award contract #30237 for gravity flow sanitary sewer main point repairs at various sites to Wallace C. Drennan, LLC
• Ratification of Change Order No. 3 for Contract 1377 – Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program at Claiborne Ave Pumping Station
• Multiple contract amendments for design and engineering services on the Water Line Replacement Program

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a series of contract awards, change orders, and amendments for water line replacements and sewer repairs. The committee also received a cash flow update regarding the resumption of water shutoffs for delinquent accounts in August.

• Approved Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement renewal (R-091-2021)
• Approved Cogsdale Corporation agreement amendment for system integrations (R-092-2021)
• Awarded sanitary sewer main restoration contract to Wallace C. Drennan, LLC (R-065-2021)
• Ratified change orders for Walter J. Barnes Electric Co., M. R. Pittman Group, LLC, Cycle Construction Company, and Industrial and Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
• Approved design and engineering amendments for Arcadis U.S. INC. (R-068-2021)
• Approved design and engineering amendments for Black and Veatch Corporation (R-069-2021)
• Approved design and engineering amendments for Hartman Engineering Inc. (R-070-2021)
• Approved design and engineering amendments for Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc., MWH Americas, Inc., Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., and Neel-Schaffer

Evaluation Selection Committee-Professional Legal Services

The Selection Committee will meet to evaluate responses to a Request for Qualifications. The goal is to provide a list of firms qualified to perform professional legal services for the board.

• Evaluation of responses to Request for Qualifications for professional legal services

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is meeting to consider several action items including contract awards, change orders for pumping station work, and a vacancy on the Board. The agenda also includes preliminary approval for a sewerage service revenue bond.

• Award of Contract 1417 to Walter J. Barnes Electric Co., Inc. for Static Frequency Converter Procurement Project
• Ratification of Change Order No. 4 for Sewer Pumping Station “A” Structural Rehabilitation with Cycle Construction Company, LLC.
• Ratification of Change Order No. 2 for demolition at the Carrollton Water Plant with Cycle Construction Company, LLC.
• Ratification of Change Order No. 2 for Claiborne Ave Pumping Station improvements with M. R. Pittman Group, LLC.
• Preliminary approval for Sewerage Service Revenue Bond (WIFIA Projects)

The Board approved resolutions to resume normal collection activities, declare a board vacancy for Council District D, and award a contract to Walter J. Barnes Electric Co., Inc. Several change orders and a mutual aid agreement with the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East were also approved.

• Approved Resolution R-078-2021 to resume normal collection activities
• Approved Resolution R-076-2021 declaring a vacancy on the Board for Council District D
• Approved Resolution R-075-2021 for a mutual aid agreement with Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
• Approved Resolution R-047-2021 awarding Contract 1417 to Walter J. Barnes Electric Co., Inc.
• Approved Resolution R-057-2021 ratifying Change Order No. 4 with Cycle Construction Company, LLC for Sewer Pumping Station A
• Approved in globo Resolutions R-062-2021, R-077-2021, R-054-2021, R-056-2021, and R-058-2021
• Approved the minutes of the May 19, 2021, Board Meeting
• Approved the Finance and Administration reports for June

Customer Advisory Committee

The committee met to conduct a roll call and hold a strategic planning focus group. No specific decisions or ordinances were listed on the agenda.

• Strategic Planning Focus Group

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss financial summaries and the impact of COVID-19 on customer receivables. The meeting includes votes on revenue bonds, bank documentation, and several construction contract change orders.

• Preliminary approval for Sewerage Service Revenue Bond (WIFIA Projects)
• Authorization for account documentation with Capital One, N.A.
• Ratification of Change Order No. 2 for demolition at Carrollton Water Plant
• Ratification of Change Order No. 2 for Claiborne Ave Pumping Station improvements
• Ratification of Change Order No. 4 for Sewer Pumping Station 'A' rehabilitation

The Finance and Administration Committee approved preliminary funding for Sewerage Service Revenue Bonds and authorized account documentation with Capital One, N.A. Members also ratified two construction change orders and one engineering amendment. The committee requested a management action plan to resume normal collections due to increased delinquent accounts.

• Approved account documentation with Capital One, N.A. (R-062-2021)
• Approved preliminary Sewerage Service Revenue Bond for WIFIA Projects (R-077-2021)
• Ratified Change Order No. 2 for Cycle Construction Company, LLC regarding Carrollton Water Plant (R-054-2021)
• Ratified Change Order No. 2 for M. R. Pittman Group, LLC regarding Claiborne Ave Pumping Station (R-056-2021)
• Deferred Change Order No. 4 for Cycle Construction Company, LLC regarding Sewer Pumping Station A (R-057-2021)
• Approved Amendment No. 8 for Rahman and Associates, Inc. engineering services (R-058-2021)
• Requested management provide a comprehensive action plan to resume normal collections

Infrastructure Advisory Board

The Infrastructure Advisory Board is meeting via videoconference to receive updates on the City of New Orleans' Fair Share Agreement and the Sewerage & Water Board's revenues, expenditures, and project spending. The board will also vote on the agenda, minutes, and a quarterly report. Public comments may be submitted by email or phone.

• Fair Share Agreement Update – City of New Orleans
• Sewerage & Water Board Update: Revenues and Expenditures to Date
• Sewerage & Water Board Update: Project Spending Plan
• Approval of Quarterly Report (action item)

The Infrastructure Advisory Board approved a resolution recommending that the State of Louisiana and the City use American Rescue Plan funding to restore Fair Share revenue shortfalls caused by the pandemic. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the Quarterly Report.

• Approved resolution to use American Rescue Plan funds for Fair Share revenue shortfalls (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Quarterly Report (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Evaluation Selection Committee-Armored Car Service

The Evaluation Selection Committee will meet via Microsoft Teams to discuss, evaluate, and rate firms that responded to a Request for Proposals for armored car services. The committee will also announce respondent rankings and provide a recommendation.

• Evaluation and rating of firms for Armored Car Service RFP

Customer Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review presentation items regarding hurricane season preparedness. Presentations will be given by SWBNO Emergency Preparedness and NOLAReady.

• Hurricane Season Preparedness presentation by Kirk Burrell (SWBNO Emergency Preparedness)
• Hurricane Season Preparedness presentation by Laura Mellem (NOLAReady)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is meeting to vote on several resolutions regarding consulting services, contract renewals, and infrastructure amendments. The body will also review financial results and reports from the General Superintendent and Special Counsel.

• Consulting services for Utility Strategic Planning with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
• Contract award to Walter J. Barnes Electric Co., Inc. for the Static Frequency Converter Procurement Project
• Renewal with Atakapa Services, LLC for cleaning and CCTV inspection of sanitary sewer mains
• Change orders for the Carrollton Water Plant, Oak Street Pumping Station, and Claiborne Ave. Pumping Station
• Design and engineering amendments for the Water Line Replacement Program and Sewer Pumping Station A

The Board approved reports from the Finance, Strategy, Pension, Operations, and Audit committees. It also passed a group of resolutions regarding consulting services, contract renewals, and change orders for various water and sewer projects. One contract for a Static Frequency Converter was deferred.

• Approved minutes from April 21, 2021 meeting
• Adopted Finance and Administration Committee reports
• Adopted Strategy Committee reports
• Adopted Pension Committee reports
• Adopted Operations Committee reports
• Adopted Audit Committee reports
• Deferred Resolution R-047-2021 (Walter J. Barnes Electric Co. contract)
• Approved 11 corresponding resolutions (R-060, R-063, R-064, R-045, R-042, R-052, R-053, R-037, R-050, R-051) in globo

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to adopt a funding policy and amend the rules for the Employee's Retirement System. A presentation from Marquette Associates on the March 2021 executive summary is also scheduled. The meeting is held by teleconference due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Resolution R-061-2021 to adopt a funding policy and amend the Employee's Retirement System rules and regulations
• Presentation by Marquette Associates on the March 2021 executive summary
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2021

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution to adopt a funding policy and amend the rules and regulations of the Employees' Retirement System. The meeting included a market overview presentation for the first quarter of 2021 from Marquette Associates, Inc.

• Approved minutes from February 24, 2021
• Approved Resolution (R-061-2021) to adopt funding policy and amend Employees' Retirement System rules and regulations

Audit Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board Audit Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on risk assessment findings/ results from LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors. The meeting is held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 emergency, with public comment accepted by email.

• Risk assessment findings/results presented by Ryan Kelley of LaPorte CPAs

The Audit Committee received a presentation from LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors regarding a risk assessment of the Accounts Payable/Disbursement Department. The presentation focused on cash disbursement risks, control weaknesses, and potential inefficiencies. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss a financial summary update and vote on several resolutions, including granting change-order authority to the executive director and authorizing a state environmental quality application. Action items also cover contract renewals, awards, change orders, and amendments for projects like sewer cleaning, pump station repairs, and water line replacement. The meeting is held by teleconference due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Resolution (R-063-2021) granting approval authority to the executive director for designated change orders and contract amendments
• Resolution (R-064-2021) authorizing application to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
• Resolution (R-045-2021) first renewal of contract 3742 with Atakapa Services, LLC for cleaning and CCTV inspection of sanitary sewer mains at scattered sites in Orleans Parish
• Resolution (R-042-2021) ratification of change order No. 2 with Cycle Construction Company, LLC for demolition of abandoned C-7 and C-8 basins at the Carrollton Water Plant
• Resolution (R-037-2021) authorization of amendment No. 5 to the agreement with ECM Consultants, Inc. for design and engineering services for the Water Line Replacement Program

The Finance and Administration Committee approved multiple resolutions regarding contract renewals, change orders, and engineering amendments. The committee also received a cash flow update from the Chief Financial Officer regarding operational requirements and revenue challenges.

• Approved R-063-2021 granting approval authority to the Executive Director for certain change orders and contract amendments
• Approved R-064-2021 authorizing application to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
• Approved R-045-2021 contract renewal with Atakapa Services, LLC for sanitary sewer main cleaning and inspection
• Approved R-047-2021 contract award to Walter J. Barnes Electric Co., Inc. for Static Frequency Converter Procurement
• Approved R-042-2021, R-052-2021, and R-053-2021 contract change orders for Cycle Construction Company, LLC and M.R. Pittman Group, LLC
• Approved R-037-2021 amendment for ECM Consultants, Inc. regarding Water Line Replacement Program
• Approved R-050-2021 amendment with the City of New Orleans for the West Power Complex
• Approved R-051-2021 amendment for Black & Veatch Corporation regarding Sewer Pumping Station A rehabilitation

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will meet via teleconference to receive a presentation on personnel processes. The session includes a period for public comment submitted via email.

• Presentation on Personnel Processes by Amy Trepagnier, Personnel Director of The Civil Service Commission of New Orleans

The Operations Committee met via Microsoft Teams to receive a presentation from the Civil Service Commission of New Orleans. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Pension Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Pension Committee is meeting to consider a resolution regarding funding policy and retirement system regulations. The committee will also review Q1 2021 performance and market data provided by Marquette Associates, Inc.

• Resolution (R-061-2021) to Adopt Funding Policy and Amend the Rules and Regulations of the Employee’s Retirement System
• Q1 2021 Executive Summary of Performance & Market Overview by Marquette Associates, Inc.
• March 31, 2021 Monthly Performance Report by Marquette Associates, Inc.
• Notification of upcoming Pension Committee election

The Pension Committee approved Resolution (R-061-2021) to adopt a funding policy and amend the rules and regulations of the Employee’s Retirement System. The committee also received a first-quarter 2021 market overview presentation from Marquette Associates, Inc.

• Approved Resolution (R-061-2021) to adopt funding policy and amend Employee’s Retirement System rules and regulations

Strategy Committee

The Strategy Committee is meeting to discuss the selection of a strategic plan consultant. The committee will consider a resolution to authorize an agreement for utility strategic planning services.

• Resolution (R-060-2021) for consulting services with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.

The Strategy Committee approved a resolution to authorize an agreement for utility strategic planning consulting services. Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. provided a presentation on their proposal prior to the vote.

• Approved Resolution (R-060-2021) for consulting services with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.

Evaluation Selection Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Evaluation Selection Committee is meeting to review responses to a Request for Proposals. The committee will hear presentations from three firms and rank them for utility strategic planning services.

• Vendor presentation by Baker Tilly US, LLP
• Vendor presentation by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc
• Vendor presentation by Westin Technology Solutions, LLC
• Evaluation and rating of firms for Consulting Service for Utility Strategic Planning

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is meeting to consider several contract amendments for the Water Line Replacement Program and a renewal for armed security services. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss the Executive Director's performance.

• Renewal of contract with Professional Security Corporation for armed guards
• Contract award for 2151 St. Bernard Transmission Main (FEMA Project Worksheet 19846)
• Ratification of emergency contract for Turbine 4 repairs
• Four amendments to engineering service agreements for the Water Line Replacement Program
• Executive session regarding Executive Director evaluation

The Board approved the minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting and adopted the April reports for the Finance and Administration and Strategy committees. The Board also approved a group of resolutions regarding security services, turbine repairs, and water line replacement engineering.

• Approved March 17, 2021 Board Meeting minutes
• Adopted April Finance and Administration Committee reports
• Adopted April Strategy Committee reports
• Approved R-059-2021: Final renewal of contract with Professional Security Corporation for armed guards
• Approved R-041-2021: Contract award for 2151 St. Bernard Transmission Main (FEMA Project Worksheet 19846)
• Approved R-044-2021: Ratification of emergency contract for Turbine 4 repairs
• Approved R-036-2021, R-038-2021, R-039-2021, and R-040-2021: Amendments to engineering agreements with Arcadis U.S. Inc., Richard C. Lambert, Neel-Schaffer, and MWH Americas, Inc. for the Water Line Replacement Program

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss financial updates and procurement procedures. The body will vote on a security contract renewal and several awards and amendments related to the Water Line Replacement Program.

• Contract renewal with Professional Security Corporation for armed guards at Board facilities
• Contract award for St. Bernard Transmission Main (FEMA Project Worksheet 19846)
• Emergency contract ratification for Turbine 4 repairs
• Design and engineering amendments for the Water Line Replacement Program with Arcadis U.S. Inc., Richard C. Lambert, Neel-Schaffer, and MWH Americas, Inc.
• Review of FEMA March Project Worksheet status and March Safety Report

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a contract renewal for armed security and several contracts for water system repairs. The board also authorized four amendments for design and engineering services related to the Water Line Replacement Program.

• Approved final renewal of contract with Professional Security Corporation for armed security (R-059-2021)
• Approved contract for 2151 St. Bernard Transmission Main, FEMA Project Worksheet 19846 (R-041-2021)
• Approved ratification of emergency contract for Turbine 4 Repairs (R-044-2021)
• Approved Amendment No. 6 to Arcadis U.S. Inc. for Water Line Replacement Program (R-036-2021)
• Approved Amendment No. 6 to Richard C. Lambert for Water Line Replacement Program (R-038-2021)
• Approved Amendment No. 6 to Neel-Schaffer for Water Line Replacement Program (R-039-2021)
• Approved Amendment No. 8 to MWH Americas, Inc. for Water Line Replacement Program (R-040-2021)

Strategy Committee

The Strategy Committee will receive an update on the Strategic Plan Procurement Process. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the Master Plan Process Framework.

• Presentation: Strategic Plan Procurement Process Update
• Discussion: Master Plan Process Framework

The committee received an update on the Strategic Plan procurement process and a presentation on the Master Plan process framework. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Evaluation Selection Committee

The Evaluation Selection Committee will meet to discuss, evaluate, and rate firm responses to a Request for Proposals. The committee will also announce respondent rankings and provide a recommendation for consulting services for utility strategic planning.

• Evaluation of firms responding to RFP for Consulting Service for Utility Strategic Planning
• Announcement of respondents' rankings

Customer Advisory Committee Meeting

The Customer Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project from Jacobs and Bright Moments. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion.

• Presentation on Automated Metering Infrastructure Project by Jacobs and Bright Moments

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is meeting to consider several resolutions regarding water infrastructure, including the Gert Town Waterline Replacement Program. The agenda also includes reviewing contract amendments for engineering services and an executive session to evaluate the Executive Director.

• Award of Contract 2152 for the Gert Town Waterline Replacement Program on Dupre Street
• Renewal of contract for the purchase of positive displacement type cold water meters
• Ratification of change order and final acceptance for the Oak Street Pumping Station
• Contract amendment for design and engineering services for the EBWWTP Sludge Dryer Project
• Contract amendments for engineering and design services for the Water Line Replacement Program

The Board approved the February 24, 2021 meeting minutes and adopted reports from the Finance and Administration, Operations, and Governance committees. Seven resolutions regarding contract renewals, awards, and amendments for water line replacements and plant projects were approved in globo.

• Approved February 24, 2021 Board Meeting minutes
• Adopted March Finance and Administration Committee reports
• Adopted March Operations Committee reports
• Adopted March Governance Committee reports
• Approved Resolution R-043-2021: Louisiana System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire
• Approved Resolution R-017-2021: Contract MH 19004 for Cold Water Meters renewal
• Approved Resolution R-028-2021: Contract 2152 for Gert Town Waterline Replacement Program
• Approved Resolutions R-027-2021, R-026-2021, R-030-2021, and R-031-2021 regarding contract amendments and acceptances

Customer Advisory Committee Meeting

The Customer Advisory Committee will review presentations regarding billing and metering summaries and automated metering infrastructure. The meeting also includes a continued discussion with Rene Gonzalez, Chief of Customer Service.

• Summary of Billing and Metering presentation
• Automated Metering Infrastructure presentation
• Discussion with Chief of Customer Service Rene Gonzalez

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee is meeting via teleconference to conduct an executive session. The primary purpose of the session is to discuss the professional competence, character, and fitness of the Executive Director.

• Executive Director Evaluation (Executive Session)

The Governance Committee met via Microsoft Teams to discuss the Executive Director Evaluation Criteria in an executive session. No substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Approved amendment to the title of the Executive Session
• Entered Executive Session to discuss Executive Director Evaluation Criteria
• Exited Executive Session with no action taken

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is reviewing financial updates and several infrastructure resolutions. Action items include awarding a contract for the Gert Town Waterline Replacement Program and authorizing multiple engineering service amendments.

• Award of Contract 2152: Gert Town Waterline Replacement Program – Dupre Street
• Renewal of Contract MH 19004: Purchase of Positive Displacement Type Cold Water Meters
• Ratification of Change Order No. 11 for Oak Street Pumping Station
• Amendment to Black and Veath Corporation for EBWWTP Sludge Dryer Project
• Amendments for Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc. and Trigon Associates, LLC regarding the Water Line Replacement Program

The Finance and Administration Committee ratified a compliance questionnaire and approved several contract renewals, awards, and amendments. The committee also received a cash flow update noting that 2021 levels are comparable to 2020 despite no rate increases and more delinquent accounts.

• Ratified Louisiana System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire (R-043-2021)
• Approved renewal of Contract MH 19004 for cold water meters (R-017-2021)
• Approved Contract 2152 for Gert Town Waterline Replacement Program on Dupre Street (R-028-2021)
• Approved Change Order No. 11 and Final Acceptance of Contract 1368 for Oak Street Pumping Station (R-027-2021)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 5 for Black and Veatch Corporation regarding EBWWTP Sludge Dryer Project (R-026-2021)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 for Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc. regarding Water Line Replacement Program (R-030-2021)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 5 for Trigon Associates, LLC regarding Waterline Replacement Program (R-031-2021)

Operations Committee Meeting

The Operations Committee will discuss a customer service overview and update. The meeting also includes a presentation on networks administration.

• Customer Service Overview and Update by Chief Customer Service Officer Rene Gonzalez
• Networks Administration presentation by Chief of Networks Fred Tharp

The Operations Committee met to receive reports on the Customer Experience Improvement Project and the Networks Administration Department. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Infrastructure Advisory Board Committee Meeting

The Infrastructure Advisory Board will meet via videoconference to receive updates on the City of New Orleans Fair Share Agreement and Sewerage & Water Board revenues, expenditures, and project spending. The board is also scheduled to vote on approving the 2020 Annual Report.

• Fair Share Agreement Update – City of New Orleans
• Sewerage & Water Board revenue and expenditure update
• Sewerage & Water Board project spending plan update
• Approval of 2020 Annual Report

Board of Directors

The Sewerage & Water Board will consider authorizing a design and construction contract with Jacobs Engineering for a new turbine-generator at the Carrollton Water Plant. Other items include ratifying a change order for transformer work, approving contract amendments for engineering services, and final acceptance of water main repairs and turbine demolition. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss appointing an interim general superintendent.

• Resolution R-020-2021: Agreement with Jacobs Engineering for design and construction of a new turbine-generator at Carrollton Water Treatment Plant
• Resolution R-001-2021: Ratification of Change Order No. 2 for Contract #1370A – 60HZ Transformers and Switchgear
• Resolution R-019-2021: Amendment No. 11 to agreement with Stanley Consultants for Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program
• Resolution R-022-2021: Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Jacobs Engineering for Power Frequency Converter at Carrollton Water Plant
• Resolution R-021-2021: Final acceptance of Contract 2130 for water main point repair and fire hydrant replacement across Orleans Parish

The Board appointed Ron Spooner as Interim General Superintendent with a salary of $165,000. The Board also approved several committee reports and a series of resolutions related to power generation and water infrastructure projects.

• Appointed Ron Spooner as Interim General Superintendent at a salary of $165,000
• Approved minutes of the January 20, 2021 Board Meeting
• Adopted February Finance and Administration Committee reports
• Adopted February Pension Committee reports
• Adopted February Strategy Committee reports
• Approved Resolution R-020-2021 for Jacobs Engineering Group (New Turbine-Generator design/construction)
• Approved Resolution R-001-2021 ratifying Change Order No. 2 for Contract #1370A (Transformers and Switchgear)
• Approved Resolution R-019-2021 for Stanley Consultants Inc. (Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider two resolutions: one to amend the pension investment policy to include ESG sustainable investing, and another to hire Marquette Associates for pension consulting. The meeting is held by teleconference due to the COVID-19 emergency. Public comments must be emailed before 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 24.

• Resolution R-021-2021: Pension Investment Policy Statement Amendment – Inclusion of ESG Sustainable Investing
• Resolution R-033-2021: Authorization to Hire Marquette Associates, Inc. for Pension Investment Consulting Services

The Board of Trustees approved an amendment to the Pension Investment Policy Statement to include ESG Sustainable Investing. The Board also authorized the hiring of Marquette Associates, Inc. for pension investment consulting services.

• Approved minutes from December 21, 2020
• Approved Resolution R-032-2021 to include ESG Sustainable Investing in Pension Investment Policy Statement
• Approved Resolution R-033-2021 to hire Marquette Associates, Inc. for Pension Investment Consulting Services

Customer Advisory Committee

The committee will hear presentations on the City's Roadwork NOLA program and SWBNO issue reporting, followed by a discussion with the Chief of Customer Service on committee ideas for improvement.

• Presentation on Roadwork NOLA by City of New Orleans
• Presentation on SWBNO Issue Reporting by Tyler Antrup
• Discussion of committee ideas for improvement with Rene Gonzalez, Chief of Customer Service

Strategy Committee

The Strategy Committee will receive an update on the procurement process for the Strategic Plan. Members will also discuss the development process and the committee's involvement in that plan.

• Strategic Plan Procurement Process Update
• Strategic Plan Development Process and Committee Involvement

The Committee reviewed the procurement process for Utility Strategic Planning Consulting Services, noting that proposals are due March 5th. Members discussed the selection committee's makeup and the future frequency of committee meetings. No formal votes were taken on policy or contracts.

• Received update on RFP for Utility Strategic Planning Consulting Services
• Discussed selection committee scoring criteria and diversity of skills
• Discussed moving to bi-monthly meetings with email briefings

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss a financial summary update and take action on several engineering agreements. The agenda includes resolutions for turbine-generator design at the Carrollton Water Treatment Plant and final acceptance of various water main and hydrant repair contracts.

• Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group for design and construction administration of a new turbine-generator at Carrollton Water Treatment Plant
• Ratification of Change Order No. 2 for 60HZ Transformers and Switchgear contract
• Amendment to Stanley Consultants Inc. agreement for Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program
• Final acceptance of water main, service connection, valve, and hydrant replacement contract throughout Orleans Parish
• Final acceptance of Turbine 5 metal stack and duct demolition and asbestos abatement

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several resolutions for engineering services, including a new turbine-generator at the Carrollton Water Treatment Plant. The committee also ratified a change order for transformers and switchgear and accepted the final completion of two other contracts.

• Approved agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group for new turbine-generator design and construction administration (R-003-2021)
• Ratified Change Order No. 2 for Contract #1370A regarding 60HZ Transformers and Switchgear (R-001-2021)
• Approved Amendment No. 11 to Stanley Consultants Inc. for Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program (R-019-2021)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Jacobs Engineering Group INC. for Power Frequency Converter at Carrollton Water Plant (R-022-2021)
• Accepted final reconciliation of Contract 2130 for water main, service connection, valve, and hydrant replacement (R-021-2021)
• Accepted final completion of Contract CV20-0011 for Turbine 5 metal stack and duct demolition and asbestos abatement (R-024-2021)

Pension Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Pension Committee is meeting to review fund performance and update investment policies. The body will consider resolutions to hire a new investment consultant and incorporate sustainable investing criteria.

• Resolution (R-033-2020) to hire Marquette Associates as Pension Investment Consultant
• Resolution (R-032-2021) to include ESG Sustainable Investing in the Pension Investment Policy Statement
• December 2020 Pension Fund Performance Review by Raymond James
• Executive Session to discuss a Disability Retirement Application

The Pension Committee adopted an amendment to the Pension Investment Policy Statement to include ESG sustainable investing. The committee also approved the hiring of Marquette Associates as the Pension Investment Consultant. Additionally, a disability retirement application was approved following an executive session.

• Approved Resolution (R-032-2020) to include ESG Sustainable Investing in the Pension Investment Policy Statement
• Approved Resolution (R-033-2021) to hire Marquette Associates as Pension Investment Consultant effective January 1, 2021
• Approved Disability Retirement Application following Executive Session

Customer Advisory Committee Meeting

The Customer Advisory Committee will review a presentation on residential stormwater retrofits. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding various community programs.

• Presentation on Residential Stormwater Retrofits by Tyler Antrup
• Discussion of Community Programs

Eval Comm Meeting for Green Infrastructure Site Re

The Evaluation Selection Committee is meeting to rate firms that responded to a Request for Proposal (RFP). The committee will rank the respondents and make a recommendation for the Green Infrastructure Site Renovations project.

• Evaluation and rating of firms for Green Infrastructure Site Renovations RFP
• Announcement of respondents' rankings
• Selection Committee recommendation

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will consider resolutions for sewerage and water revenue bonds and the ratification of an emergency contract for a turbine exhaust system. The meeting also includes several contract renewals and amendments related to the Water Line Replacement Program.

• Sixth Supplemental Sewerage Service Revenue Bond Resolution (R-014-2021)
• Third Supplemental Water Revenue Bond Resolution (R-015-2021)
• Emergency Contract 6267 for Turbine 5 Exhaust System Fabrication and Installation
• Contract 8145 renewal for repaving open cuts in streets, driveways, and sidewalks
• Multiple design and engineering amendments for the Water Line Replacement Program

The Board approved two supplemental revenue bond resolutions and an emergency contract for the Turbine 5 exhaust system. The Board also approved a series of 12 corresponding resolutions related to chemical supplies, labor, and water line engineering services.

• Approved Sixth Supplemental Sewerage Service Revenue Bond Resolution (R-014-2021)
• Approved Third Supplemental Water Revenue Bond Resolution (R-015-2021)
• Approved emergency contract 6267 for Turbine 5 Exhaust System Fabrication and Installation (R-016-2021)
• Approved 12 corresponding resolutions in globo regarding contracts for chemicals, repaving, labor, and engineering
• Approved settlement agreement between Ronnie Mitchell and SWBNO
• Approved December 21, 2020, Board Meeting minutes
• Adopted January Finance and Administration reports as amended

Eval Comm Meeting for Green Infrastructure Site Re

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Evaluation Selection Committee is meeting to rate firms that responded to a Request for Proposals. The committee will rank respondents and provide a recommendation for the Green Infrastructure Site Renovations project.

• Evaluation and rating of firms for Green Infrastructure Site Renovations RFP
• Announcement of respondents' rankings
• Selection Committee recommendation

Customer Advisory Committee

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Customer Advisory Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the drainage system. The committee will also discuss communications.

• Drainage System Overview presentation by Tyler Antrup
• Discussion on communications with Courtney Barnes

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is reviewing several contract amendments for design and engineering services. The meeting includes discussions on water line replacement programs, chemical supply renewals, and supplemental revenue bond resolutions.

• Renewals for sodium hypochlorite and street/sidewalk repaving contracts
• Contract award for liquid ferric sulfate
• Extension of labor services contract with Gee Cee Company of Louisiana, Inc.
• Amendments for design and engineering services for the Water Line Replacement Program
• Sixth Supplemental Sewerage Service Revenue Bond and Third Supplemental Water Revenue Bond resolutions

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several bid renewals, contract amendments for engineering services, and a change order for a sludge dryer. The committee also accepted two supplemental revenue bond resolutions and a final project closeout.

• Approved bid renewals for sodium hypochlorite, street repaving, liquid ferric sulfate, and Gee Cee Company of Louisiana maintenance labor
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for sludge dryer installation at East Bank Wastewater Treatment Plant (R-002-2021)
• Approved contract amendments for Stanley Consultants, Digital Engineering & Imaging, Linfield Hunter & Junius, Meyer Engineers, Rahman and Associates, and Volkert, Inc.
• Approved Change Order No. 1 and final closeout for DPS #4 Anti-Siphon Project (R-013-2021)
• Approved Sixth Supplemental Sewerage Service Revenue Bond Resolution (R-014-2021)
• Approved Third Supplemental Water Revenue Bond Resolution (R-015-2021)