Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans public meetings in 2025

Special Board of Directors Meeting

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans will meet to discuss and appoint an Interim Special Counsel. The board will hold an executive session to discuss the professional competence and character of candidates for the role.

• Appointment of Interim Special Counsel

The Board appointed Darryl Harrison to the position of Interim Special Counsel. The Board also established an annual salary of $210,000 for the role.

• Approved appointment of Darryl Harrison as Interim Special Counsel
• Approved $210,000 annual salary for Interim Special Counsel

Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will consider the FY2026 Operating and Capital Budgets and blanket appropriations. The body will also appoint an Interim General Superintendent and review several contract renewals and amendments.

• Resolutions R-198-2025, R-199-2025, and R-200-2025 regarding FY2026 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Appointment of an Interim General Superintendent
• Contract renewals with CMG Pipelines, Inc., Univar Solutions USA Inc., and JEI Solutions, Inc.
• Amendment to G.E.C. Inc. agreement for Water Line Replacement Program design and engineering
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans and SWBNO for Monticello Canal improvements

The Board of Directors approved the 2026 operating budget, capital budget, and blanket appropriations. The board also approved several contract renewals, amendments, and change orders in globo. The appointment of an Interim General Superintendent was deferred.

• Approved 2026 Operating Budget (R-198-2025) (8-0)
• Approved 2026 Capital Budget (R-199-2025) (8-0)
• Approved 2026 Operating and Capital Budget Blanket Appropriations (R-200-2025) (8-0)
• Deferred appointment of Interim General Superintendent
• Approved Corresponding Resolutions in globo, including contract renewals for CMG Pipelines, Inc., Univar Solutions USA Inc., and JEI Solutions, Inc.
• Approved contract amendment for G.E.C. Inc. (R-168-2025)
• Approved five contract change order ratifications for M.R. Pittman Group, LLC, Hard Rock Construction, LLC, BLD Services, LLC, and Wallace Drennan, LLC
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Monticello Canal improvements (R-149-2025)

Finance and Administration Meeting

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss the draft FY2026 Operating and Capital Budget and October 2025 financials. The body will also vote on several contract renewals, amendments, and change orders for sewer and water infrastructure projects.

• Draft FY2026 Operating and Capital Budget presentation
• Contract renewals with CMG Pipelines, Inc., Univar Solutions USA Inc., and JEI Solutions, Inc.
• Amendment to G.E.C. Inc. agreement for Water Line Replacement Program design and engineering
• Change order ratifications for sewer rehabilitation in Carrollton Basins 4, 12, 15, 16, and 19
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans and SWBNO for Monticello Canal improvements

The Committee approved several contract renewals, a design amendment for water line replacement, and multiple change orders for sewer rehabilitation. It also authorized a cooperative agreement with the City of New Orleans for improvements to the Monticello Canal. A draft 2026 budget featuring a 3.7% increase was presented for future board review.

• Approved contract renewals for CMG Pipelines, Inc., Univar Solutions USA Inc., and labor services
• Approved Amendment No. 11 to G.E.C. Inc. for Water Line Replacement Program design services
• Ratified change orders for M.R. Pittman Group, LLC, Hard Rock Construction, LLC, BLD Services, LLC, and Wallace Drennan, LLC
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of New Orleans for Monticello Canal improvements

Evaluation Selection Committee-EAM Software and Services

The Evaluation Selection Committee will discuss and rate responses to Solicitation # 2025-SWB-48. The body will rank respondents and provide a recommendation for Enterprise Asset Management software and services.

• Evaluation and rating of proposal responses for Solicitation # 2025-SWB-48
• Announcement of respondents' rankings
• Committee recommendation for Enterprise Asset Management software and services

Infrastructure Advisory Board

The Infrastructure Advisory Board will convene on December 11, 2025, to approve the quarterly report, hear a financial update on the Fair Share Agreement with the City of New Orleans, receive an infrastructure update from the Sewerage & Water Board, and set the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions listed.

Audit Committee Meeting

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Audit Committee will convene on December 10, 2025, to hear the fourth-quarter update from the Chief Audit Executive. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or virtually.

The Audit Committee reviewed the 4th Quarter Internal Audit Department Update, including a review of fixed rate billing. The committee recommended a future review of the utility's use of heavy equipment. No formal votes on contracts or ordinances were recorded.

• Recommended a review of the utility’s usage of Heavy Equipment

Operations Committee Meeting

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Operations Committee will review organizational changes for water infrastructure and vote on two resolutions: one to adjust enforcement fees for water meter tampering and backflow non-compliance, and another to approve the 2026 holiday calendar.

• Resolution R-179-2025: Authorization of enforcement fee changes for water meter tampering and backflow non-compliance
• Resolution R-197-2025: Approval of the SWBNO 2026 Holiday Calendar

The Operations Committee approved changes to enforcement fees for water meter tampering and water disruption for backflow non-compliance. The committee also approved the 2026 holiday calendar.

• Approved Resolution R-179-2025 regarding change in enforcement fees for meter tampering and water disruption for backflow non-compliance
• Approved Resolution R-197-2025 for the SWBNO 2026 Holiday Calendar

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will meet to discuss a strategic approach for evaluating the professional competence, character, and fitness of the General Superintendent and Special Counsel. This discussion will take place during an executive session.

• Executive session to develop a process for evaluating the Special Counsel and General Superintendent

The Governance Committee met in executive session to discuss a strategic approach for evaluating the Special Counsel and General Superintendent. No public decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session
• Approved motion to exit executive session
• Approved motion to adjourn

Selection Committee Meeting

The Selection Committee will meet to choose a Chair and Vice Chair and adopt by-laws. The body will discuss and vet six applications for District E to select candidates or schedule a follow-up meeting.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of By-Laws
• Vetting of District E applicants: Jacqueline Baham, Shyrionne Love, Brandon Henry, Ariane Greenidge, Cyndi Nguyen, and Raven Frederick

Governance Committee Meeting

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Governance Committee will hold an executive session to discuss creating a process to evaluate the character, professional competence, and fitness of its Special Counsel and General Superintendent. The meeting is open to the public for in-person or virtual attendance, with e-public comments accepted until two hours before the session.

The Governance Committee met in executive session to discuss a strategic approach for evaluating the character, professional competence, and fitness of the Special Counsel and General Superintendent. No public votes or final policy decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session
• Approved motion to exit executive session
• Approved motion to adjourn

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will meet to discuss a strategic approach for evaluating the professional competence, character, and fitness of the General Superintendent and Special Counsel. This discussion is scheduled to take place during an executive session.

• Executive session to develop a process to evaluate the Special Counsel and General Superintendent

The Governance Committee met in executive session to discuss a strategic approach for evaluating the Special Counsel and General Superintendent. No public decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session to discuss evaluation process for Special Counsel and General Superintendent
• Exited executive session

Board of Directors Meeting

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans will meet to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and act on a vacancy declaration for the Council District B seat. The board will also vote on multiple contract renewals and change orders for water/sewer services and equipment, including anhydrous ammonia and fuel supply renewals.

• Declare vacancy on the Board of Directors for Council District B
• Renew contract with Tanner Industries, Inc. for anhydrous ammonia supply ($2.1M)
• Renew contract with Polydyne, Inc. for liquid polyelectrolyte supply ($1.3M)
• Renew contract with Lard Oil Company for gasoline and diesel fuel supply ($1.8M)
• Award contract to Durward Dunn, Inc. for spud barges at river intake facilities ($2.5M)

The Board approved several contract renewals for water plant supplies and fuel, as well as multiple change orders for sewer rehabilitation projects across the city. The Board also declared a vacancy for the Council District B seat on the Board of Directors.

• Approved Resolution R-174-2025 declaring a vacancy on the Board for Council District B
• Approved renewal of contract 2022-SWB-37 for Anhydrous Ammonia with Tanner Industries, Inc. (R-152-2025)
• Approved renewal of contract 2024-SWB-67 for Liquid Polyelectrolyte with Polydyne, Inc. (R-153-2025)
• Approved renewal of contract 2023-SWB-35 for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel with Lard Oil Company (R-154-2025)
• Awarded contract 1461 for Spud Barges to Durward Dunn, Inc. (R-155-2025)
• Approved 11 contract change order ratifications for sewer rehabilitation and equipment installation (R-138, R-145, R-157, R-158, R-159, R-160, R-161, R-162, R-163, R-164)
• Authorized final acceptance for contract 30244 with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC (R-156-2025)
• Adopted November reports for Finance & Administration, Governance, and Strategy committees

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will meet to discuss a strategic approach for evaluating the character, professional competence, and fitness of the Special Counsel and General Superintendent. This discussion is scheduled to take place during an executive session.

• Executive session to develop evaluation process for Special Counsel and General Superintendent

The Governance Committee met in executive session to discuss a strategic approach for evaluating the character, professional competence, and fitness of the Special Counsel and General Superintendent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered executive session to discuss evaluation process for Special Counsel and General Superintendent
• Exited executive session

Strategy Committee Meeting

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Strategy Committee will meet to review a task force report on regional water purification operations and discuss a minor drainage system maintenance plan. The committee will also hear a presentation on a tree planting and training program for municipal workers.

• House Resolution 305 task force report on Southeast Louisiana Regional Water Purification Operations
• Minor Drainage System Maintenance Plan discussion
• Tree Planting/Training for Municipal Workers presentation

The committee reviewed presentations on municipal tree planting training and updates regarding a regional water purification task force. Members discussed the need for a new strategic plan and a maintenance plan for the minor drainage system. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:58 a.m.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Governance Committee will meet to conduct routine business, including an executive session to discuss a process for evaluating the Special Counsel and General Superintendent. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Governance Committee met in executive session to discuss a strategic approach for evaluating the Special Counsel and General Superintendent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered executive session to discuss evaluation process for Special Counsel and General Superintendent
• Exited executive session

Finance Committee Meeting

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Finance Committee will review September 2025 financials and joint infrastructure projects before voting on multiple contract renewals and awards. The board will also ratify several change orders for ongoing sewer rehabilitation work across the city.

• Third renewal of anhydrous ammonia supply contract with Tanner Industries, Inc.
• First renewal of liquid polyelectrolyte supply contract with Polydyne, Inc.
• Award of $1461 Spud Barges contract to Durward Dunn, Inc.
• Ratification of 11 change orders for sewer rehabilitation projects (contracts 30267, 30254, 30235, 30252, 30255, 30257, 30258, 30260, 30261, 1420)
• Final acceptance of sewer cleaning and CCTV inspection contract with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC.

The Finance and Administration Committee approved multiple contract renewals for water plant supplies and fuel, awarded a contract for spud barges, and ratified 10 change orders for sewer rehabilitation and equipment installation. The committee also authorized final acceptance for a sanitary sewer cleaning and inspection contract.

• Approved contract renewals for anhydrous ammonia (Tanner Industries, Inc.), liquid polyelectrolyte (Polydyne, Inc.), and fuel (Lard Oil Company)
• Approved contract award for spud barges to Durward Dunn, Inc.
• Ratified 10 contract change orders for sewer rehabilitation and West Power Complex equipment installation
• Approved final acceptance for sanitary sewer cleaning and CCTV inspection contract with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC

Board of Trustees

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Board of Trustees will meet to consider a resolution regarding the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment for the Employees’ Retirement System. The board will also review investment reports and COLA design studies.

• Resolution (R-171-2025) to accept 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment as of January 1, 2025
• August 2025 Executive Summary Investment Report
• August 2025 Supplemental Investment Report
• Special COLA Study by Rudd & Wisdom
• Real Estate U.S. Core Search

Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will decide on drainage millage rates for 2026 and the transfer of employees to state civil service. The meeting also includes several ratifications for sewer rehabilitation change orders in the Carrollton Basin.

• Resolution (R-173-2025) Drainage Millage Rates for 2026
• Action on Act 384 and House Bill 190 regarding transfer of employees to State Civil Service
• Ratification of change orders for Carrollton Basin sewer rehabilitation (Contracts 30235, 30251, 30254, 30255, 30256, 30257)
• Resolution (R-144-2025) Adoption of Amended and Restated Premium Only Plan
• Final acceptance for Contract 30251 Carrollton Basin No. 10 Sewer Rehabilitation

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will review presentations on regional water purification and the transfer of employees to state civil service. The committee will also meet in executive session to develop a process for evaluating the Special Counsel and General Superintendent.

• House Resolution 305: Task Force on Southeast Louisiana Regional Water Purification Operations
• Act 384 Section 2: Transfer of SWBNO Employees to State Civil Service
• Executive session to evaluate character, professional competence, and fitness of Special Counsel and General Superintendent

The committee discussed the potential transfer of employees to State Civil Service under Act 384, noting a possible $1 million direct cost. The committee advised that this matter be discussed at the next full board meeting with a resolution reflecting the Board's position on House Bill 190.

• Requested a resolution for the full board meeting regarding the Board's position on House Bill 190
• Entered executive session to discuss evaluation process for Special Counsel and General Superintendent
• Exited executive session

Pension Committee Meeting

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Pension Committee will meet to discuss and vote on a resolution to accept the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment for retirees. Presentations will cover the COLA implementation, a special COLA study, and investment reports for the Employees’ Retirement System.

• Resolution R-171-2025 to accept 2025 COLA for retirees
• Presentation on Employees’ Retirement Systems COLA as of January 1, 2025
• Special COLA Study presentation
• August 2025 Executive Summary Investment Report
• August 2025 Supplemental Investment Report

The Pension Committee approved the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the Employees’ Retirement System. The committee also reviewed a special COLA study and an investment report for August 2025.

• Approved Resolution R-171-2025 to accept the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment as of January 1, 2025

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Finance and Administration Committee will review August 2025 financials and billing rules, then vote on seven change orders for sewer rehabilitation projects and finalize one contract. The meeting also includes reports on an invoice dispute program and quarterly finances.

• Resolution R-173-2025: Drainage millage rates for 2026
• Resolution R-144-2025: Adoption of amended Sewerage & Water Board premium-only plan
• Ratification of Change Order No. 3 for Contract 30235 – Carrollton Basin No. 5 Sewer Rehabilitation with BLD Services, LLC
• Ratification of Change Order No. 4 for Contract 30254 – Carrollton Basin No. 13 Sewer Rehabilitation with BLD Services, LLC
• Authorization of Final Acceptance for Contract 30251 – Carrollton Basin No. 10 Sewer Rehabilitation with BLD Services, LLC

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the 2026 drainage millage rates and an amended Premium Only Plan. The committee also ratified several sewer rehabilitation change orders and authorized final acceptance for the Carrollton Basin No. 10 project.

• Approved Drainage Millage Rates for 2026 (R-173-2025)
• Approved Amended and Restated Premium Only Plan (R-144-2025)
• Deferred Change Order No. 4 for Carrollton Basin No. 13 Sewer Rehabilitation (R-145-2025)
• Ratified Change Order No. 3 for Carrollton Basin No. 5 Sewer Rehabilitation (R-139-2025)
• Ratified Change Order No. 3 for Carrollton Basin No. 10 Sewer Rehabilitation (R-140-2025)
• Ratified Change Order No. 3 for Carrollton Basin No. 13 Sewer Rehabilitation (R-141-2025)
• Ratified Change Order No. 4 for Carrollton Basin No. 14 Sewer Rehabilitation (R-146-2025)
• Ratified Change Order No. 4 for Carrollton Basin No. 15 Sewer Rehabilitation (R-147-2025)

Strategy Committee Meeting

The Strategy Committee will receive presentations on the Green Infrastructure Strategy and the Water Quality Master Plan. Members will also discuss the committee's priorities and goals.

• Green Infrastructure Strategy presentation by Jillian Croci and Grace Vogel
• Water Quality Master Plan Update by General Superintendent Steve Nelson
• Discussion of Strategy Committee Priorities and Goals

The Strategy Committee received presentations on a proposed Green Infrastructure Strategy and an update on the Water Quality Master Plan. No formal votes were taken on these initiatives. The committee discussed developing a work plan for future meetings.

• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Selection Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Selection Committee will meet to select a chair and vice chair, adopt bylaws, and vet five applicants for the District E representative position. The committee will discuss and vet all applications before selecting candidates or scheduling a follow-up meeting.

• Chair and vice chair selection
• Adoption of bylaws
• Vetting of five District E applicants: Jacqueline Baham, Tenisha Stevens, Shyrionne Love, Brandon Henry, Ariane Greenidge

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss the approval of a preliminary water revenue bond and several software contracts. The meeting also includes numerous contract renewals, amendments, and change order ratifications for sewer and power infrastructure projects.

• Approval for Preliminary Water Revenue Bond (R-143-2025)
• Contract award to Dayforce for HR and payroll software (R-142-2025)
• Amendment to Avenu Insights and Analytics agreement for information systems management (R-121-2025)
• Ratification of change orders for Carrollton Basin sewer rehabilitations (R-116, R-122, R-123, R-124, R-126, R-127, R-129, R-130, R-131-2025)
• Final acceptance of transmission main replacement on South Claiborne Avenue (R-114-2025)

The Board approved a series of corresponding resolutions including contract awards, renewals, and change orders for sewer rehabilitation and power complex projects. The Board also adopted the September reports for the Finance, Audit, and Operations committees. Director Chadrick Kennedy was elected President Pro Tem.

• Approved Finance, Audit, and Operations committee reports for September
• Elected Director Chadrick Kennedy as President Pro Tem
• Approved corresponding resolutions (R-121-2025, R-142-2025, R-111-2025, R-112-2025, R-115-2025, R-133-2025, R-134-2025, R-136-2025, R-113-2025, R-116-2025, R-122-2025, R-123-2025, R-124-2025, R-126-2025, R-127-2025, R-129-2025, R-130-2025, R-131-2025, R-132-2025, R-114-2025, R-125-2025, R-135-2025) in globo
• Approved minutes of the July 16, 2025, Board Meeting

Infrastructure Advisory Board

The Infrastructure Advisory Board will meet to approve a quarterly report and receive updates on city infrastructure. Presentations will cover the Fair Share Agreement financial status and stormwater management.

• Approval of Quarterly Report
• Fair Share Agreement Financial Update from the City of New Orleans
• Infrastructure Update from the Department of Public Works
• Infrastructure Update from the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans
• Stormwater Management Plan Update

Operations Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Operations Committee will meet to receive presentations on performance goals and human resources. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Presentation on SWBNO Performance Goals by Chief of Staff Jamie Parker
• Human Resources Update by Interim HR Director Kimberly Batiste

The committee received presentations on SWBNO performance goals and human resources updates. No formal votes were taken on the presented items; staff will revise the performance goals presentation based on committee feedback.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the 2024 Annual Financial Statement Audit from EisnerAmper. The committee will also receive the 3rd Quarter Audit Department Update.

• EisnerAmper Annual Financial Statement Audit 2024 presentation
• 3rd Quarter Audit Department Update

The Audit Committee reviewed the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a pay audit for hazardous chemical handling. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review a financial summary update and vote on several contract awards and amendments. The body is deciding on new software for payroll and information systems, as well as preliminary water revenue bonds.

• Resolution (R-143-2025) Approval for Preliminary Water Revenue Bond
• Resolution (R-142-2025) Contract award to Dayforce for HR and payroll software
• Resolution (R-121-2025) Amendment #5 for Avenu Insights and Analytics information systems
• Resolution (R-113-2025) Change order for transmission main replacement on South Claiborne Avenue
• Multiple change orders for Carrollton Basin sewer rehabilitation projects

The Finance and Administration Committee approved preliminary issuance of $91M in taxable bonds for water revenue, including funds for lead service lines. The committee also approved several professional services contracts, contract renewals, and amendments. One change order for Carrollton Basin No. 13 sewer rehabilitation was deferred.

• Approved preliminary issuance of $91M in taxable water revenue bonds (R-143-2025)
• Approved professional services agreement amendment with Avenu Insights and Analytics (R-121-2025)
• Approved HR and payroll software contract with Dayforce (R-142-2025)
• Deferred change order for Carrollton Basin No. 13 sewer rehabilitation (R-128-2025)
• Approved contract renewals for Sterling Water Technologies LLC and Compliance Envirosystems, LLC
• Approved four contract amendments including JEI Solutions, Wesco International, Stanley Consultants Inc., and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
• Approved 11 contract change orders by ratification
• Approved final acceptance of three contracts including South Claiborne Avenue transmission main replacement

Evaluation Selection Committee-Real Estate Broker Services

The Sewerage & Water Board’s Evaluation Selection Committee will meet to discuss, evaluate, and rank responses to a request for real estate broker services (Solicitation #2025-SWB-54). The committee will announce ranked respondents, take public comment, and issue a final recommendation.

• Evaluation and ranking of proposals under RFP 2025-SWB-54 for real estate broker services
• Public comment period after rankings are announced
• Committee to issue final recommendation on selected broker

Evaluation Selection Committee-HCM Software and Services

The Sewerage & Water Board’s Evaluation Selection Committee meets to discuss, evaluate, and rate responses to a request for proposals for Human Capital Management Software and Services (Solicitation #2025-SWB-01). The committee will announce ranked respondents, take public comment, and make a recommendation at this meeting.

• Evaluation and rating of proposal responses for HCM software and services
• Announcement of ranked respondents
• Public comment opportunity
• Committee recommendation on software selection

Selection Committee Meeting

The Selection Committee is meeting to select a Chair and Vice Chair and adopt by-laws. The committee will discuss and vet applications for District E. The meeting may conclude with the selection and announcement of candidates.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of By-Laws
• Review of District E applications from Jacqueline Baham, Brian Johnson, Shyrionne Love, and Tenisha Stevens

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review recommendations for manager candidates in private real estate and private infrastructure asset classes. The board is also scheduled to accept the 2025 contribution to the Employees’ Retirement System.

• Resolution R-098-2025: Finalist manager candidates for Private Real Estate
• Resolution R-099-2025: Finalist manager candidates for Private Infrastructure
• Resolution R-118-2025: 2025 contribution to the Employees’ Retirement System
• May 2025 Executive Summary Investment Report from Marquette & Associates, Inc.
• May 2025 Supplemental Investment Report from Marquette & Associates, Inc.

The Board of Trustees approved recommendations for manager candidates in private real estate and private infrastructure asset classes. The Board also accepted the 2025 contribution to the Employees’ Retirement System of the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans.

• Approved minutes dated March 12, 2025
• Approved Resolution 098-2025: Finalists Manager Candidates for Private Real Estate
• Approved Resolution 099-2025: Finalists Manager Candidates for Private Infrastructure
• Approved Resolution 118-2025: 2025 Contribution to the Employees’ Retirement System

Board of Directors

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is meeting to ratify multiple change orders for sewer rehabilitation projects in the Carrollton Basin. The board will also consider a mutual emergency assistance agreement for potable water with Plaquemines Parish Government.

• Ratification of change orders for Carrollton Basin sewer rehabilitation (Contracts 30229, 30230, 30232, 30235, 30255, 30256, 30260)
• Ratification of Change Order No. 9 for Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program (Contract 1376) with M.R. Pittman Group, LLC
• Proposed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Plaquemines Parish Government for mutual emergency potable water supply
• Final acceptance of Contract 30238 for gravity flow sanitary sewer restoration with Wallace C. Drennan
• Executive session to discuss workers compensation case for Anthony Williams and Act 384/House Resolution No. 334

The Board approved a series of resolutions ratifying change orders for Carrollton Basin sewer rehabilitation and a mutual assistance agreement with Plaquemines Parish. The Board also announced that Randy Hayman will start as Executive Director on July 28th. Committee reports for Governance, Pension, Finance, and Operations were adopted.

• Approved Governance, Pension, Finance, and Operations committee reports
• Approved Resolution R-117-2025 authorizing application to Louisiana Department of Health
• Ratified change orders for Carrollton Basin sewer rehabilitation contracts 30229, 30230, 30232, 30235, 30255, 30256, and 30260
• Ratified Change Order No. 9 for Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program (Contract 1376)
• Approved Resolution R-108-2025 for mutual emergency potable water assistance with Plaquemines Parish
• Approved final acceptance of Contract 30238 for gravity flow sanitary sewer restoration
• Approved Special Counsel's recommendation for workers compensation claim for Anthony Williams
• Approved minutes of the June 25, 2025, Board Meeting

Operations Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Operations Committee will meet to consider a resolution declaring August 29 a holiday in remembrance of Hurricane Katrina. The committee will also receive updates on systems modernization and smart metering initiatives.

• Resolution R-120-2025: Declare August 29th Holiday (Hurricane Katrina Remembrance)
• Systems Modernization Update: Financial, HR, Billing Software, and Asset Management
• Smart Metering Update: Changing the Way We Do Business

The Operations Committee approved a resolution to recognize the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as a holiday. The committee also received updates on systems modernization and the installation of over 120,000 smart meters.

• Approved Resolution (R-120-2025) to declare August 29, 2025, as a holiday (Motion carried)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review a financial summary and the change order process. The body is deciding on several contract amendments for sewer rehabilitation and a mutual emergency assistance agreement for potable water.

• Amendment No. 6 to the Maintenance and Support Agreement with Cogsdale Corporation (R-117-2025)
• Ratification of change orders for Carrollton Basin sewer rehabilitation contracts with BLD Services, Fleming Construction, and Hard Rock Construction
• Ratification of Change Order No. 9 for Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation at High Lift and Panola Pumping Stations (R-107-2025)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Plaquemines Parish Government for mutual emergency potable water supply (R-108-2025)
• Final acceptance of Contract 30238 for gravity flow sanitary sewer restoration with Wallace C. Drennan (R-109-2025)

The committee approved several contract change orders for sewer rehabilitation in the Carrollton Basin and a mutual emergency water assistance agreement with Plaquemines Parish. It also authorized a maintenance agreement amendment with Cogsdale Corporation and the final acceptance of a sewer restoration contract with Wallace C. Drennan.

• Approved Amendment No. 6 to maintenance agreement with Cogsdale Corporation (R-117-2025)
• Ratified 8 change orders for sewer rehabilitation and water hammer mitigation (R-093-2025 through R-107-2025)
• Approved emergency potable water supply agreement with Plaquemines Parish Government (R-108-2025)
• Approved final acceptance of sewer restoration contract with Wallace C. Drennan (R-109-2025)

Pension Committee

The Pension Committee will review the Actuarial Valuation Report as of January 1, 2025. The body will consider a resolution to accept the 2025 contribution to the Employees’ Retirement System.

• Resolution (R-118-2025) to accept 2025 contribution to the Employees’ Retirement System
• Actuarial Valuation Report as of January 1, 2025 by Mitchell Bilbe, Rudd & Wisdom
• Executive session regarding pension benefit eligibility for Byron Harris

The Pension Committee received an actuarial valuation report showing the pension liability is 71% funded. No official actions were taken and no votes were held because the committee lacked a quorum. A planned executive session regarding pension benefit eligibility was also cancelled due to the lack of a quorum.

• Resolution (R-118-2025) to accept 2025 contributions not proceeded with due to lack of quorum
• Executive session regarding Byron Harris not proceeded with due to lack of quorum

Governance Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Governance Committee will hold a public meeting on July 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Executive Boardroom. The committee will first meet in executive session to discuss developing a process to evaluate the character, professional competence, and fitness of its Special Counsel and General Superintendent. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

The Governance Committee met in executive session to discuss a strategic approach for evaluating the Special Counsel and General Superintendent. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss evaluation process for Special Counsel and General Superintendent
• Exited executive session

Board of Directors

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans board will meet to approve or ratify multiple contracts and amendments totaling over $1.8 million for sewer rehabilitation, water treatment chemicals, fire hydrants, and drainage studies. The board will also consider a grant agreement for Lake Pontchartrain restoration and hear routine committee and staff reports.

• Renewal of $1.2M contract with JEI Solutions for maintenance labor
• Award of $150K contract for liquid sodium hypochlorite to DPC Enterprises
• Award of $1.1M contract for sewer rehabilitation with Wallace C. Drennan
• Award of $120K contract for fire hydrants with Cismco, Inc.
• Grant agreement with University of New Orleans for Lake Pontchartrain restoration

The Board approved a series of resolutions in globo covering contract awards, renewals, and amendments for sewer rehabilitation and water plant supplies. The Board also adopted the Pension, Operations, and Strategy committee reports while deferring the Governance and Finance reports.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopted Pension, Operations, and Strategy committee reports
• Deferred Governance and Finance committee reports
• Approved Resolution R-074-2025: Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite contract for Algiers and Carrolton Water Plants (DPC Enterprises, L.P.)
• Approved Resolution R-081-2025: Gravity Flow Sanitary Sewer restoration contract (Wallace C. Drennan)
• Approved Resolution R-087-2025: Fire Hydrants contract (Cismco, Inc.)
• Approved Resolution R-073-2025: Skilled and Unskilled Labor maintenance contract renewal (JEI Solutions, Inc.)
• Approved multiple contract amendments and change order ratifications in globo

Strategy Committee

The Strategy Committee will meet to hear a presentation from SWBNO staff and Raftelis Consultants. The discussion focuses on updates regarding the drainage fee.

• Drainage Fee Update presentation by SWBNO Staff and Raftelis Consultants

The Strategy Committee received presentations on the current underfunding of the drainage system and the development of a proposed drainage fee. No formal votes were taken on the funding structures or capital plans. The meeting consisted of informational updates and public comment.

Pension Committee

The Pension Committee will review investment reports from May 2025. The body is deciding on the recommendation of finalist manager candidates for private real estate and private infrastructure asset classes.

• Resolution (R-098-2025): Recommendation of Finalists Manager Candidates for Private Real Estate
• Resolution (R-099-2025): Recommendation of Finalists Manager Candidates for Private Infrastructure
• May 2025 Executive Summary Investment Report by Marquette & Associates, Inc.

The Pension Committee approved a list of finalist manager candidates for Private Real Estate and Private Infrastructure asset classes. The committee will conduct interviews to select one or two final managers for these classes.

• Approved advancing Brookfield Super-core, IFM Global Infrastructure, JPMorgan Infrastructure, and Macquarie Global Infrastructure for interviews
• Approved Resolution (R-098-2025) recommending finalists for Private Real Estate
• Approved Resolution (R-099-2025) recommending finalists for Private Infrastructure

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee will receive an overview of the 2025 Legislative Session. The committee will also meet in executive session to develop a process for evaluating the Special Counsel and General Superintendent.

• Overview of 2025 Legislative Session presented by Jamie Parker
• Executive session to discuss evaluation of Special Counsel and General Superintendent

The Governance Committee received a report on the 2025 Regular Legislative session, noting the acquisition of $8 million for Power Complex projects. The committee also reviewed the impact of Senate Bills 99 and 220 regarding traffic camera revenue for stormwater. No legislative changes to the utility were enacted.

• Entered executive session to discuss evaluation process for Special Counsel and General Superintendent
• Exited executive session

Evaluation Selection Committee-HCM Software and Services

The Evaluation Selection Committee will review and rate responses to Solicitation # 2025-SWB-01. The body will rank respondents and provide a recommendation for Human Capital Management software and services.

• Evaluation and rating of proposal responses for Solicitation # 2025-SWB-01
• Announcement of respondents' rankings
• Committee recommendation for Human Capital Management software and services

Infrastructure Advisory Board

The Infrastructure Advisory Board will meet to approve the quarterly report and receive updates on city infrastructure. The session includes financial reports on the Fair Share Agreement and updates on stormwater management.

• Fair Share Agreement financial update from the City of New Orleans
• Infrastructure update from the Department of Public Works
• Infrastructure update from the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans
• Stormwater Management Plan update
• Approval of the Quarterly Report

Governance Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Governance Committee will meet to receive a 2025 legislative update and hold an executive session to discuss creating a process to evaluate the character, professional competence, and fitness of its Special Counsel and General Superintendent. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• 2025 Legislative Update presented by Jamie Parker, Interim Chief of Staff
• Executive session to discuss evaluation process for Special Counsel and General Superintendent

Board of Directors

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans board will meet to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and vote on multiple resolutions including sewer rehabilitation contracts, a security guard renewal, and environmental audits for treatment plants. The board will also ratify change orders for ongoing projects and discuss a vacancy and interim executive director salary in executive session.

• Renewal of armed security guards contract at board facilities (R-075-2025)
• Second renewal of sewer main restoration contract with Wallace C. Drennan (R-051-2025)
• Amendment No. 13 to water line replacement program design contract with Arcadis U.S. Inc. (R-050-2025)
• Ratification of change orders for sewer rehabilitation projects on South Claiborne Ave., Mid City Basin, and Carrollton Basin (R-052-2025, R-063-2025, R-064-2025, R-065-2025, R-066-2025, R-067-2025)
• East and West Bank treatment plant environmental audits (R-077-2025, R-078-2025)

The Board approved a $320,000 salary for Interim Executive Director Ron Spooner and declared a vacancy for Council District E. The Board also approved a series of resolutions for contract renewals, amendments, and final acceptances for sewer and water projects. Committee reports for Ad Hoc, Audit, Pension, and Finance were adopted, while the Operations report was deferred.

• Approved $320,000 salary for Interim Executive Director Ron Spooner
• Approved Resolution R-061-2025 declaring a vacancy for Council District E
• Approved multiple contract ratifications and amendments for sewer rehabilitation and water line replacement
• Approved final acceptance for contracts 30228, 30236, and 1415
• Adopted Ad Hoc, Audit, Pension, and Finance committee reports
• Deferred Operations Committee report until next meeting
• Approved minutes from April 16, 22, and 23, 2025

Evaluation Selection Committee-Program Management for LSLR

The Evaluation Selection Committee will review and rate proposal responses for Solicitation # 2024-SWB-105. The body will rank respondents and provide a recommendation for program management of the Lead Line Replacement Program.

• Evaluation and rating of proposal responses for Solicitation # 2024-SWB-105
• Announcement of respondents' rankings
• Committee recommendation for Lead Line Replacement Program management

Operations Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Operations Committee will meet to hear a presentation on the Human Resources Road Map for 2025-2028. The presentation will be delivered by Interim Director of Human Resources Kimberly Batiste.

• Presentation of The Human Resources Road Map (2025-2028)

The Operations Committee received a presentation on the Human Resources Implementation Road Map for 2025-2028. The presentation detailed updates to HR forms, employee training, and the installation of resource kiosks at SWBNO locations. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee will meet to hear a presentation on the 2025 legislative update from Interim Chief of Staff Jamie Parker. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• 2025 Legislative Update presentation by Jamie Parker

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review customer service and financial updates. The body is deciding on several contract renewals, amendments for the Water Line Replacement Program, and change orders for sewer rehabilitation projects.

• Amendment to agreement for armed security guards at Board facilities (R-075-2025)
• Contract renewal for gravity flow sanitary sewer main restoration with Wallace C. Drennan (R-051-2025)
• Amendments for Water Line Replacement Program with Arcadis U.S. Inc. and Integrated Logistical Support, Inc.
• Change order for South Claiborne Avenue transmission main replacement with Cycle Construction Company, LLC
• Change orders for sewer rehabilitation in Mid City Basin No. 2 and Carrollton Basins No. 4, 6, 14, and 15

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a renewal for armed security guards and several contract awards, amendments, and change orders for sewer and water infrastructure. The committee also received a financial update regarding cash flow and the progress of the smart meter project.

• Approved renewal of armed security guards agreement (R-075-2025)
• Approved second renewal of contract for gravity flow sanitary sewer mains with Wallace C. Drennan (R-051-2025)
• Approved design and engineering amendments for Water Line Replacement Program with Arcadis U.S. Inc. and Integrated Logistical Support, Inc. (R-050-2025, R-068-2025)
• Ratified change orders for South Claiborne Ave transmission main and sewer rehabilitation in Mid City and Carrollton basins (R-052-2025, R-063-2025, R-064-2025, R-065-2025, R-066-2025, R-067-2025)
• Ratified change order for Power Complex Phase 1 equipment installation with Frischhertz Barnes (R-070-2025)
• Approved final acceptance for Mid City Basin No. 2 and Carrollton Basin No. 6 sewer rehabilitation (R-071-2025, R-072-2025)

Pension Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Pension Committee will hear a presentation on the March 2025 Executive Summary Investment Report and review supplemental investment reports and active manager RFP comparisons. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• March 2025 Executive Summary Investment Report presentation
• March 2025 Supplemental Investment Report review
• RFP Comparison for Infrastructure Active Manager
• RFP Comparison for Real Estate Active Manager

The committee received an update on the Executive Summary Investment Report for March 2025. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided during the meeting.

• Received March 2025 1Q Market Environment investment report
• Adjourned meeting at 11:20 a.m.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive updates on the 2nd Quarter Audit Department and the MWPP Environmental Audit. The body will consider resolutions regarding environmental audits for the East Bank and West Bank Treatment Plants.

• Resolution (R-077-2025) East Bank Treatment Plant MWPP Environmental Audit
• Resolution (R-078-2025) West Bank Treatment Plant MWPP Environmental Audit
• 2nd Quarter Audit Department Update from Chief Audit Executive Ed Sutherland
• MWPP Environmental Audit presentation by Environmental Affairs Chief Ann Wilson

The Audit Committee accepted environmental audits for both the East Bank and West Bank Wastewater Treatment Plants. The committee also received presentations on the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention audit and the 2nd Quarter Internal Audit Department Update regarding the Plumbing Division.

• Accepted Resolution (R-077-2025) East Bank Treatment Plant MWPP Environmental Audit
• Accepted Resolution (R-078-2025) West Bank Treatment Plant MWPP Environmental Audit

Selection Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Selection Committee will meet to choose its chair and vice chair, adopt bylaws, and vet 14 applicants for Consumer Advocate District C. The committee will also open the floor for public comment before adjourning.

• Chair and vice chair selection
• Adoption of bylaws
• Vetting of 14 Consumer Advocate District C applications (Caitlin Cain, Maxwell Gaudin, James Howard, Patrick Hernandez, Michele Johnson, Nathalie Jordi, Julie Pfeffer, Derrick Martin, Countney Scrubbs, Emanuel Smith, Christopher Tenison, Valerie Grubb, Kimberly Thomas)
• Public comment period

Special Ad Hoc Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans’ Special Ad Hoc Committee will meet to decide whether to appoint M. Ron Spooner, P.E. as interim executive director. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss his professional fitness before a public vote.

• Appointment of M. Ron Spooner, P.E. as Interim Executive Director
• Executive session to review professional competence and fitness of appointee

The Ad Hoc Committee met in executive session to discuss the fitness of Interim Executive Director appointee M. Ron Spooner, P.E. The committee subsequently approved a salary of $320,000.00 for the position.

• Approved $320,000.00 salary for Interim Executive Director Ron Spooner

Special Board of Directors

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans will hold a special meeting to appoint an Executive Director and an Interim Executive Director. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss candidates for the Executive Director position.

• Appointment of Executive Director
• Appointment of Interim Executive Director
• Executive session regarding candidates for Executive Director

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans appointed a new Executive Director and an Interim Executive Director. The board also held an executive session to discuss candidates for the Executive Director position.

• Appointed Randy Hayman as Executive Director (4-3)
• Appointed Ron Spooner as Interim Executive Director effective May 3, 2025

Special Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting featuring an executive session. The board will discuss the professional competence and character of individuals being considered for the Executive Director position.

• Executive session to discuss candidates for the position of Executive Director

The Board of Directors met for a special session and entered an executive session to discuss candidates for the position of Executive Director. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss Executive Director candidates
• Approved motion to exit executive session

Evaluation Selection Committee-Leak Detection and Fire Flow Testing Service

The Evaluation Selection Committee will review and rate proposal responses for Solicitation # 2025-SWB-02. The committee will rank respondents and provide a recommendation for leak detection and fire flow testing services.

• Evaluation and rating of proposal responses for Solicitation # 2025-SWB-02
• Announcement of respondents' rankings
• Committee recommendation for leak detection and fire flow testing services

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to review candidates for the National Executive Director Search during an executive session. The body is also considering several contract awards and project acceptances for water and sewer infrastructure.

• Contract award to USALCO for furnishing liquid ferric sulfate (R-048-2025)
• Contract award to Compliance Envirosystems, LLC for drainage system cleaning and inspection (R-049-2025)
• Change Order No. 2 for Wallace C. Drennan, LLC regarding sanitary sewer main repairs (R-027-2025)
• Final acceptance of transmission main replacement on S. Claiborne (Versailles – Upperline) with BLD Services, LLC (R-044-2025)
• Final acceptance of West Power Complex foundations and underground package with M.R. Pittman Group, LLC (R-042-2025)

The Board approved several operational contracts, including drainage cleaning and chemical furnishing. The Board also adopted March reports from the Governance, Finance & Administration, and Ad Hoc committees. Executive Director Ghassan Korban announced his retirement for May 2, 2025.

• Approved March minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting
• Adopted March Finance report from Governance Committee
• Adopted March Finance report from Finance & Administration Committee
• Adopted March Ad Hoc and Special Ad Hoc reports
• Approved contract 2025-SWB-15 for Liquid Ferric Sulfate with USALCO
• Approved contract 2025-Swb-10 for Drainage System Cleaning and Inspection with Compliance Enviro Systems, LLC
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Contract 30246 with Wallace C. Drennan, LLC
• Approved Change Order No. 4 and Final Acceptance of Contract 2155 with BLD Services, LLC

Ad Hoc Committee

The Executive Director Ad Hoc Search Committee will meet to review candidates from a national search. The committee will determine which individuals are eligible for the position of Executive Director.

• Review of qualifications for candidates in the National Executive Director Search
• Recommendation of individuals eligible for the Executive Director position

The committee met in executive session to evaluate candidates for the National Executive Director Search. The committee approved a recommendation of eligible individuals and identified two final candidates for the interview process.

• Approved recommendation of individuals eligible for Executive Director position
• Selected Bethany Bezak and Randy Hayman as final two candidates

Ad Hoc Committee

The Executive Director Ad Hoc Search Committee will review candidate qualifications from a national search. The committee intends to recommend individuals eligible for the position of Executive Director.

• Review of National Executive Director Search candidates
• Recommendation of individuals eligible for the Executive Director position

The committee met in executive session to review candidates for the National Executive Director Search. The sole action item regarding the recommendation of eligible individuals for the position was deferred.

• Deferred recommendation of individuals eligible for the position of Executive Director

Finance and Administration Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Finance and Administration Committee will review financial updates and vote on resolutions authorizing a restated deferred compensation plan and awarding contracts for liquid ferric sulfate, drainage cleaning, and sewer repairs. Final acceptances for completed projects and change orders for ongoing work will also be considered.

• Resolution R-062-2025: Authorization of restated Deferred Compensation Plan
• Resolution R-048-2025: Award of $X contract for liquid ferric sulfate to USALCO
• Resolution R-049-2025: Award of drainage system cleaning and inspection contract to Compliance Envirosystems, LLC
• Resolution R-027-2025: Change Order No. 2 for sewer main repairs at various Orleans Parish sites to Wallace C. Drennan, LLC
• Resolution R-043-2025: Ratification of Change Order No. 4 for S. Claiborne Transmission Main Replacement to BLD Services, LLC

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a restated deferred compensation plan and awarded contracts for liquid ferric sulfate and drainage cleaning. The committee also ratified two change orders for sewer and transmission main repairs and granted final acceptance for two completed projects.

• Approved restated Deferred Compensation Plan document (R-062-2025)
• Awarded contract for liquid ferric sulfate to USALCO (R-048-2025)
• Awarded drainage system cleaning and inspection contract to Compliance Envirosystems, LLC (R-049-2025)
• Ratified Change Order No. 2 for sanitary sewer main repairs with Wallace C. Drennan, LLC (R-027-2025)
• Ratified Change Order No. 4 for S. Claiborne transmission main replacement with BLD Services, LLC (R-043-2025)
• Authorized final acceptance of West Power Complex foundations contract with M.R. Pittman Group, LLC (R-042-2025)
• Authorized final acceptance of S. Claiborne transmission main replacement contract with BLD Services, LLC (R-044-2025)

Evaluation Selection Committee-HCM Software and Services

The Evaluation Selection Committee will review and rate responses to Solicitation # 2025-SWB-01. The body will rank respondents and provide a recommendation for Human Capital Management software and services.

• Evaluation and rating of proposal responses for Solicitation # 2025-SWB-01
• Announcement of respondent rankings
• Committee recommendation for HCM software and services

Governance Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Governance Committee will convene to hear an official 2025 legislative update presented by the Interim Chief of Staff. The meeting is open to the public in person or online and includes a public comment period.

The committee received updates on the 2025 legislative session and federal funding requests for Fiscal Year 2026. Staff were directed to contact legislators regarding filed bills and provide more information to the committee. No formal votes on policy or contracts were taken.

• Requested staff reach out to legislators who authored bills concerning SWBNO governance, stormwater fee funding, and employment lists
• Requested staff provide additional information relative to filed bills
• Adjourned meeting at 9:33 a.m.

Evaluation Selection Committee-Program Management for LSLR

The Evaluation Selection Committee will meet to discuss and provide a recommendation regarding Request for Proposal Solicitation # 2024-SWB-105. This proposal concerns program management for the Lead Line Replacement Program.

• Recommendation for Solicitation # 2024-SWB-105 (Program Management for the Lead Line Replacement Program)

Infrastructure Advisory Board

The Infrastructure Advisory Board will convene on March 27 at Woodward Design + Build to approve the agenda, minutes, and quarterly report. Members will hear financial and infrastructure updates from the City of New Orleans and the Sewerage & Water Board, followed by a public comment period and any other business before adjourning.

Evaluation Selection Committee-Drainage System Cleaning and Inspection Serv

The Evaluation Selection Committee will review and rate proposal responses for drainage system cleaning and inspection services. The body will rank respondents and provide a recommendation regarding Solicitation # 2025-SWB-10.

• Evaluation and rating of proposal responses for Solicitation # 2025-SWB-10
• Announcement of respondents' rankings
• Committee recommendation for drainage system cleaning and inspection services

Evaluation Selection Committee-Program Management for LSLR

The Evaluation Selection Committee will review and rate proposal responses for Solicitation # 2024-SWB-105. The committee will rank respondents and provide a recommendation for program management of the Lead Line Replacement Program.

• Evaluation and rating of proposal responses for Solicitation # 2024-SWB-105
• Announcement of respondents' rankings
• Committee recommendation for Lead Line Replacement Program management

Evaluation Selection Committee-Real Estate Broker Services

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans’ Evaluation Selection Committee will meet to discuss, rate, and rank responses to a request for real estate broker services (Solicitation #2025-SWB-06). The committee will then recommend a selection and adjourn.

• Evaluation and rating of proposal responses for real estate broker services (Solicitation #2025-SWB-06)
• Public comment opportunity during the meeting
• Committee recommendation on broker selection

Board of Directors

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans board will declare two vacancies on the board of directors and ratify change orders for sewer rehabilitation contracts. The meeting will also receive committee reports and executive director updates.

• Declare vacancy for Council District C seat on the board
• Declare vacancy for Consumer/Community Advocate seat on the board
• Ratify Change Order No. 1 for Contract 30249 – Carrollton Basin No. 8 Sewer Rehabilitation ($1.2M)
• Ratify Change Order No. 2 for Contract 30260 – Carrollton Basin No. 19 Sewer Rehabilitation ($950K)
• Renew Contract 2162 and 2163 for water main repairs and hydrant replacements with Boh Bros. ($2.8M total) at various sites in Orleans Parish

The Board approved February reports from the Strategy, Audit, Finance, and Governance committees. Members also approved multiple infrastructure contract renewals and change orders, as well as resolutions declaring vacancies for Council District C and the Consumer/Community Advocate board seats.

• Approved February minutes for Strategy, Audit, Finance, and Governance committees
• Approved Resolution R-059-2025 declaring vacancy for Board Council District C
• Approved Resolution R-060-2025 declaring vacancy for Consumer/Community Advocate
• Approved Resolution R-058-2025 authorizing Internal Audit Plan
• Approved Resolution R-039-2025 attesting to Annual Auditor Compliance Questionnaire
• Approved Resolution R-031-2025 renewing water main and hydrant contract with Boh Bros.
• Approved Resolution R-041-2025 renewing water main and hydrant contract with Boh Bros.
• Approved Resolutions R-028-2025 and R-029-2025 ratifying sewer rehabilitation change orders

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee will meet to discuss the professional competence and fitness of the Executive Director. The committee also plans to develop a process to evaluate the Special Counsel and General Superintendent.

• Executive session regarding the character and fitness of the Executive Director
• Discussion on a strategic approach to evaluate the Special Counsel and General Superintendent

The Governance Committee met in executive session to discuss the character, professional competence, and fitness of the Executive Director. The committee also discussed a strategic approach to develop an evaluation process for the Special Counsel and General Superintendent.

• Entered executive session (Approved)
• Exited executive session (Approved)
• Adjourned meeting (Approved)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review recommendations from Marquette & Associates, Inc. for additional asset managers. The board will vote on resolutions to authorize managers for fixed income and equity asset classes.

• Broad Fixed Income: Loop Capital - $31,000,000.00
• U.S. Mid Cap Equity: Earnest Partners - $5,000,000.00
• U.S. Small Cap Equity: Mesirow Equity Management and Channing Capital Management - $6,500,000.00 each
• Non-U.S. Small Cap Equity: TS&W - $4,000,000.00
• Non-U.S.-Emerging Markets Equity: GQG Partners - $4,000,000.00

The Board of Trustees approved five resolutions to authorize new asset managers for various investment classes. These managers will oversee funds ranging from $4 million to $31 million. The board also approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 053-2025: Loop Capital for Broad Fixed Income ($31,000,000.00)
• Approved Resolution 054-2025: Earnest Partners for U.S. Mid Cap Equity ($5,000,000.00)
• Approved Resolution 055-2025: Mesirow Equity Management and Channing Capital Management for U.S. Small Cap Equity ($6,500,000.00 each)
• Approved Resolution 056-2025: TS&W for Non-U.S. Small Cap Equity ($4,000,000.00)
• Approved Resolution 057-2025: GQG Partners for Non-U.S.-Emerging Markets Equity ($4,000,000.00)
• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review a financial summary update and vote on five resolutions, including two contract renewals for water main repairs and three change orders for sewer rehabilitation projects. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Renewal of Contract 2162 for water main repairs and hydrant replacements with Boh Bros. ($ undisclosed)
• Renewal of Contract 2163 for water main repairs and hydrant replacements with Boh Bros. ($ undisclosed)
• Ratification of Change Order No. 1 for Contract 30249 – Carrollton Basin No. 8 Sewer Rehabilitation with Impetus Infrastructure, LLC. ($ undisclosed)
• Ratification of Change Order No. 2 for Contract 30260 – Carrollton Basin No. 19 Sewer Rehabilitation with Hard Rock Construction, LLC. ($ undisclosed)
• Resolution (R-039-2025) Attestation to Annual Auditor Compliance Questionnaire for Fiscal 2024 Audit

The Finance and Administration Committee approved two contract renewals for water main and hydrant repairs with Boh Bros. It also ratified change orders for sewer rehabilitation in the Carrollton Basin and accepted an auditor compliance attestation.

• Approved Resolution R-039-2025 for the Annual Auditor Compliance Questionnaire
• Approved Resolution R-031-2025 to renew Contract 2162 with Boh Bros. for water main and hydrant repairs
• Approved Resolution R-041-2025 to renew Contract 2163 with Boh Bros. for water main and hydrant repairs
• Approved Resolution R-028-2025 ratifying Change Order No. 1 for Carrollton Basin No. 8 Sewer Rehabilitation (Impetus Infrastructure, LLC)
• Approved Resolution R-029-2025 ratifying Change Order No. 2 for Carrollton Basin No. 19 Sewer Rehabilitation (Hard Rock Construction, LLC)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee of the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans will review the first-quarter audit department update and vote on Resolution R-058-2025 to authorize the 2025 internal audit plan. The meeting is open to the public in person or online.

• Resolution R-058-2025 authorizing the 2025 internal audit plan
• 1st Quarter Audit Department Update by Chief Audit Executive Ed Sutherland

The Audit Committee approved Resolution R-058-2025 to authorize the performance of the 2025 Internal Audit Plan. The plan focuses on bill audits/QAQC, Act-393 compliance, rental vehicle leasing, and records retention. The committee also received a first-quarter update on plumbing and hazardous chemical handling audits.

• Approved Resolution R-058-2025 authorizing the Internal Audit Plan

Strategy Committee

The Strategy Committee will meet to review a presentation on drainage fees. The update will be provided by consultants from Raftelis.

• Drainage Fee Update presentation by Raftelis Consultants

The Strategy Committee received a presentation from Raftelis regarding drainage fee implementation and funding goals. The committee decided to include drainage fee updates in all future meetings and requested more information on the implementation process. Executive Director Ghassan Korban suggested creating an ad-hoc committee with external stakeholders.

• Agreed to include drainage fee updates in all future Strategy Committee meetings
• Requested SWBNO staff gather more implementation process information for the next meeting

Evaluation Selection Committee-Grid Control System

The Evaluation Selection Committee will review and rate proposal responses for the Grid Control System (Solicitation # 2024-SWB-97). The body will rank respondents and provide a recommendation.

• Evaluation and rating of proposal responses for Grid Control System Solicitation # 2024-SWB-97
• Announcement of respondents' rankings
• Committee recommendation for the Grid Control System

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review recommendations from Marquette & Associates, Inc. for additional asset managers. The board is expected to vote on Resolution R-037-2025 to appoint managers for several designated asset classes.

• Loop Capital for Broad Fixed Income: $31,000,000.00
• Earnest Partners for U.S. Mid Cap Equity: $5,000,000.00
• Mesirow Equity Management and Channing Capital Management for U.S. Small Cap Equity: $6,500,000.00 each
• TS&W for Non-U.S. Small Cap Equity: $4,000,000.00
• GQG Partners for Non-U.S.-Emerging Markets Equity: $4,000,000.00

The Board of Trustees approved the meeting minutes from December 18, 2024. Asset manager recommendations and a related resolution were deferred until the presenter can meet with the Board in person.

• Approved minutes dated December 18, 2024
• Deferred recommendations for additional Asset Managers
• Deferred Resolution (R-037-2025) regarding managers for designated asset classes

Board of Directors

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans board will review committee reports, executive director updates, and vote on multiple contracts and amendments related to water plant operations and infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss litigation and a hiring strategy session.

• Award of $117 contract for lime supply to Carrollton Water Plant with Cheney Lime Co.
• Amendment to $30,265 contract with Craig’s Electrical & Generator Service for portable generators at Zeta Sewer
• Ratification of change orders for Carrollton Water Plant Utility Rack and Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program
• Authorization of final acceptance for Carrollton Water Plant Utility Rack contract
• Executive session to discuss litigation and executive director hiring strategy

The Board approved the February Finance and Ad Hoc committee reports and accepted the January 27 meeting minutes. Members also approved a group of resolutions regarding contracts for lime furnishing, generators, and engineering services. The Executive Director reported that 85,000 smart meters have been installed to date.

• Approved January 27, 2025, Board Meeting minutes
• Adopted February Finance report
• Adopted February Ad Hoc Report
• Approved Resolution R-020-2025: Contract for furnishing lime to Carrollton Water Plant (Cheney Lime Co.)
• Approved Resolution R-014-2025: Amendment for portable generators for sewer (Craig’s Electrical & Generator Service)
• Approved Resolution R-024-2025: Amendment for power frequency converter engineering (Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.)
• Approved Resolution R-026-2025: Amendment for new turbine-generator design/construction (Jacobs Engineering Group)
• Approved Resolutions R-139-2024, R-025-2025, and R-140-2024 regarding M.R. Pittman Group, LLC contracts

Ad Hoc Committee

The Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss a strategic approach to identify qualified candidates for the Executive Director position. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss bargaining positions and legal services.

• Executive Director Ad Hoc Search Committee strategic approach discussion

The committee met in executive session to discuss the strategic approach for identifying qualified candidates for the Executive Director position. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered executive session to discuss Executive Director search strategy
• Exited executive session

Finance and Administration Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Finance and Administration Committee will review a financial update and vote on several resolutions, including contract awards, amendments, change orders, and final acceptances related to water plant operations. The meeting is open to the public in person or online.

• Resolution R-039-2025: Attestation to completion of the Annual Auditor Compliance Questionnaire for the Fiscal 2024 audit
• Resolution R-020-2025: Award of $X contract (2024-SWB-117) to Cheney Lime Co. for lime supply to Carrollton Water Plant
• Resolution R-014-2025: Amendment to contract with Craig’s Electrical & Generator Service for portable generators at Sewer – Zeta
• Resolution R-139-2024: Ratification of Change Order No. 8 for Contract 1418 (Carrollton Water Plant Utility Rack) with M.R. Pittman Group, LLC
• Resolution R-140-2024: Authorization of final acceptance of Contract 1418 (Carrollton Water Plant Utility Rack) with M.R. Pittman, LLC

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a contract for lime furnishing and multiple amendments for electrical and engineering services. The committee deferred a resolution regarding the Annual Auditor Compliance Questionnaire. CFO Grey Lewis provided a cash flow update noting December 2024 revenues were below budget.

• Approved contract for furnishing lime to Carrollton Water Plant with Cheney Lime Co. (R-020-2025)
• Approved contract amendment for portable generators with Craig’s Electrical & Generator Service (R-014-2025)
• Approved Amendment No. 6 for power frequency converter services with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (R-024-2025)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 for new turbine-generator services with Jacobs Engineering Group (R-026-2025)
• Ratified Change Order No. 8 for Carrollton Water Plant Utility Rack with M.R. Pittman Group, LLC (R-139-2024)
• Ratified Change Order No. 7 for Water Hammer Hazard Mitigation Program with M.R. Pittman Group, LLC (R-025-2025)
• Authorized final acceptance of Contract 1418 with M.R. Pittman, LLC (R-140-2024)
• Deferred attestation to Annual Auditor Compliance Questionnaire (R-039-2025)

Evaluation Selection Committee-Program Management for LSLR

The Sewerage & Water Board’s Evaluation Selection Committee meets to discuss, score, and rank responses to a request for proposals for program management of the Lead Line Replacement Program (Solicitation #2024-SWB-105). The committee will recommend a ranking and open the floor to public comment before adjourning.

• Solicitation #2024-SWB-105 for Lead Line Replacement Program management
• Evaluation and ranking of proposal responses
• Recommendation of top-ranked respondent
• Public comment opportunity

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will consider agreements to transfer and consolidate drainage operations with the City of New Orleans. The meeting includes votes on several water line and sewer rehabilitation contracts and an executive session to evaluate the Executive Director.

• Ratification of agreements with the City of New Orleans for the transfer and consolidation of drainage operations
• Contract award to Roubion Roads & Streets, LLC for waterline replacement on Decatur, St. Peter, Dumaine, and Governor Nichols streets
• Contract award to Wallace C. Drennan, Inc. for lead service line inspections and replacements at schools and residences
• Ratification of a mutual emergency potable water supply agreement with Plaquemines Parish Government
• Multiple change orders for sewer rehabilitation in Mid City and Carrollton Basins

The Board ratified agreements to transfer and consolidate drainage operations pursuant to Acts 763 and 103 of 2024. It also approved a series of resolutions for sewer rehabilitation, water line replacements, and emergency assistance agreements.

• Approved 2025 SWBNO Holiday Schedule (R-033-2025)
• Ratified drainage operations transfer and consolidation agreements (R-034-2025, R-035-2025)
• Ratified agreement for customer billing dispute arbiters (R-036-2025)
• Approved amendment for sanitary sewer cleaning and CCTV inspection with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC (R-021-2025)
• Ratified mutual emergency potable water supply agreement with Plaquemines Parish Government (R-022-2025)
• Approved transmission main replacement contract with Roubion Roads & Streets, LLC (R-001-2025)
• Approved lead service line inspection and replacement contract with Wallace C. Drennan, Inc. (R-015-2025)
• Approved multiple sewer rehabilitation change orders and repaving contracts in globo

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will receive updates on the People Plan and smart meter billing, including plans to address delinquencies. The committee will also consider a resolution to approve the 2025 holiday calendar.

• People Plan update from Executive Director Ghassan Korban and Jamie Parker
• Smart Meter Billing update and delinquency plan from Susannah Kirby
• Resolution (R-033-2025) regarding the 2025 SWBNO Holiday Schedule

The committee received presentations regarding the employee-driven People Plan and a report on $17.2 million in outstanding balances from over 29,000 delinquent smart meter customers. The 2025 SWBNO Holiday Schedule was also presented. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review a financial summary update and vote on several contract awards and renewals. The meeting includes resolutions to ratify the transfer and consolidation of drainage operations between the City of New Orleans and the Sewerage and Water Board.

• Ratification of agreements for the transfer and consolidation of drainage operations (R-034-2025, R-035-2025)
• Contract award to Roubion Roads & Streets, LLC for 24” waterline replacement on Decatur St. (R-001-2025)
• Contract award to Wallace C. Drennan, Inc. for lead service line inspections and replacements at schools and residences (R-015-2025)
• Renewal of contract with CMG Pipelines, Inc. for gravity flow sanitary sewer restoration (R-017-2025)
• Ratification of multiple change orders for sewer rehabilitation in Mid City and Carrollton Basins

The Finance and Administration Committee approved several contract awards, renewals, and change orders for water line replacements and sewer rehabilitation. The committee deferred three resolutions regarding the transfer and consolidation of drainage operations. A financial update reported that November 2024 cash levels exceeded minimum thresholds.

• Approved Amendment No. 6 to HDR Engineering, Inc. for communication services (R-016-2025)
• Deferred resolutions R-034-2025, R-035-2025, and R-036-2025 regarding drainage operations and state agreements
• Approved contract awards/renewals for Roubion Roads & Streets, LLC, Wallace C. Drennan, Inc., and CMG Pipelines, Inc.
• Approved Amendment No. 11 to Richard C. Lambert, Consultants, LLC for water line replacement design (R-019-2025)
• Approved 11 contract change order ratifications for various sewer rehabilitation and power complex projects
• Approved final acceptance of contract 8166 with Wallace Drennan, Inc. for repaving open cuts (R-002-2025)

Pension Committee

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Pension Committee will meet to review and vote on recommendations from its investment consultant for asset managers across six investment strategies. The committee will also receive a December/November 2024 executive summary and supplemental investment report, and discuss the scope of work for the FY2025 pensioner’s annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) study.

• Motion to accept investment consultant recommendations for Fixed Income Core Plus managers
• Motion to accept investment consultant recommendations for Mid Cap managers
• Motion to accept investment consultant recommendations for Small Cap managers
• Motion to accept investment consultant recommendations for International Emerging Markets managers
• Motion to accept investment consultant recommendations for International Small Cap managers

The Pension Committee accepted investment consultant recommendations for managers across five different investment strategies. The committee also received a debrief on candidate presentations and a proposed scope of work for the FY2025 Pensioner’s Annual COLA Study.

• Approved investment consultant recommendation for Fixed Income Core Plus strategy
• Approved investment consultant recommendation for Mid Cap strategy (Trustee Johnsey opposed)
• Approved investment consultant recommendation for Small Cap strategy
• Approved investment consultant recommendation for International Emerging Markets strategy
• Approved investment consultant recommendation for International Small Cap strategy