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The England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners Regular Session June 22, 2006

The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Regular Session at the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, England Industrial Airpark and Community, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Thursday, June 22, 2006. There were present: Mr. Wayne Denley, Chairman; Mr. Curman Gaines, Vice-Chairman; Mr. Kit Provine, Ms. Bridgett Brown, Mr. Lance Harris, Mr. Mike Tudor and Mr. Charles Waites. Absent: Mr. William Barron, Mr. Richard Bushnell, Mr. Martin Johnson, Also present were: Members of the England Authority staff, legal counsel, and members of the public, press and media. Commissioner Gaines gave the invocation and Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. England Economic and Industrial Development District was duly convened as the governing authority of said District by Mr. Wayne Denley, Chairman, who then stated that the England Economic and Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business. Consent Calendar Chairman Denley asked for a motion to approve items #1 through #10 with the notation of amending Item # 9 of the consent calendar. Motion by Mr. Waites, second by Ms. Brown to approve items #1 through #10 with the notation of amending Item #9 of the consent calendar. On vote, motion carried. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 25, 2006 REGULAR BOARD MEETING. Motion by Mr. Waites, second by Ms. Brown, to approve Minutes from the May 25, 2006, regular Board Meeting. On vote, motion carried. 067-2006 MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PROVOSTY BILL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2006. Motion by Mr. Waites, second by Ms. Brown, to approve payment of Provosty bill for the month of May, 2006. On vote, motion carried. 068-2006 MOTION TO ADOPT YEAR END BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006. Motion by Mr. Waites, second by Ms. Brown, to adopt year end budget amendment for fiscal year 2005/2006. On vote, motion carried. 069-2006 MOTION TO ADOPT THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007; CARRYING OVER CAPITAL FUNDS FROM PRIOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Motion by Mr. Waites, second by Ms. Brown, to adopt the Operating and Capital Budgets for the England Economic and Industrial Development District for Fiscal Year 2006/2007; appropriating funds for Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year 2006/2007; carrying over Capital Funds from prior Fiscal Year 2005/2006 and other matters with respect thereto. The Chair called for any public comments, there being none, a vote was called. On vote, motion carried. 070-2006 MOTION TO WRITE OFF AS HOUSING RECEIVABLES THAT HAVE BEEN OUTSTANDING IN EXCESS OF THREE YEARS. Motion by Mr. Waites, second by Ms. Brown, to write off as housing receivables that have been outstanding in excess of three years. On vote, motion carried. 071-2006 MOTION TO ADOPT “LOUISIANA COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE” AS REQUIRED PRIOR TO YEAR END INDEPENDENT AUDIT. Motion by Mr. Waites, second by Ms. Brown, to adopt “Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire” as required prior to year end independent audit. On vote, motion carried. 072-2006 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW GENERAL INSURANCE PROGRAM POLICIES COVERING PROPERTY, LIABILITY, AUTO, PHYSICAL DAMAGE-FIRE TRUCKS/SWEEPER, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISHONESTY/CRIME, BOILER AND MACHINERY, AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY FOR THE YEAR 2006/2007. Motion by Mr. Waites, second by Ms. Brown, to authorize Executive Director to renew general insurance program policies covering Property, Liability, Auto, Physical Damage-Fire Trucks/Sweeper, Public Employee Dishonesty/Crime, Boiler and Machinery, and Public Officials Liability for the year 2006/2007. On vote, motion carried. 073-2006 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY WITH BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD FOR YEAR 2006/2007 AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. Motion by Mr. Waites, second by Ms. Brown, to authorize Executive Director to execute health insurance Policy with Blue Cross/Blue Shield for year 2006/2007 as recommended by staff. On vote, motion carried. 074-2006 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE, 2006 AIRPORT MEMBERS AND COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE AND THE AIC CONFERENCE. Motion by Mr. Waites, second by Ms. Brown, to authorize commissioners to attend the National Association of Airport Commissioners Conference, 2006 Airport Members and Commissioners Conference and the AIC Conference. On vote, motion carried. 075-2006 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE EEIDD AND AMERICAN EAGLE TO PROVIDE AIR SERVICE BETWEEN AEX AND DFW AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Motion by Mr. Waites, second by Ms. Brown, to authorize Executive Director to execute Standard Agreement for Services between the EEIDD and American Eagle to provide air service between AEX and DFW and other matters with respect thereto. On vote, motion carried. 076-2006 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA (BY 2/3 VOTE) Comments by Legal Counsel – None Comments or Questions by Commissioners – Commissioner Brown acknowledged the hard work of Mrs. Varnado and the DBE staff. She stated that they have provided much needed help to disadvantaged businesses who were trying to obtain work on the Airpark’s construction contracts and other construction contracts in the area. Brief discussion led by Mr. Tudor regarding opening of the new terminal building. Staff Report

• a. Executive Director – Air Traffic Report- Air traffic movement was the same as last year at this time.
• b. Economic Development Report – Mr. Williams reported that he participates in a talk show twice a month on the Tony Brown radio show giving updates on activities at the Airpark. Mr. Williams also stated that during a visit to Mexico, he met with Mr. Hernan Gonzales, who had recently been hired by LA Economic Development as a consultant and would be working with LA companies in exploring the Mexican market. There had been increased interest in buildings, much of it due to possible temporary or alternative locations in case of another hurricane. Financial Report – Financial report, 91% through the budget year. Have collected 89.29% of the revenues and expended 85% of the budget and are on the track to have a balanced budget again this year. Public Comments or Questions – None There being no further business to come before the Board, meeting was adjourned. Wayne Denley, Chairman England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners
• C. E. Provine, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners

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