England Economic & Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION MARCH 26, 2009

--MINUTES Page 1-- 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, March 26, 2009 at 4:55 p.m.

Chairman Bushnell called for a roll call.

There were present: Mr. Richard Bushnell , Chairman; Mr. Charlie Weems, III , Vice - Chairman; Mr. Lance Harris, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. William Barron, Mr. Wayne Denley, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Curman Gaines, and Mr. Charles Waites.

Absent: Mr. William Barron, Mr. Martin Johnson, M r. Willie Spears and Mr. Charles Waites.

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 Denley led the Pledge of Allegiance.

England Economic and Industrial Development District was duly convened as the governing authority of said District by Mr. Richard Bushnell, who then stated that the England Economic and Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business.

Consent Calendar Chairman Bushnell asked for a motion to approve consent calendar for items #1 through #8. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley to approve consent agenda items #1 through #8. On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 2009, REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND MARCH 19, 2009 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING. Motion by Mr. Gaines, second by Mr. Denley, to approve Minutes of January 22, 2009, regular Board Meeting. On vote, motion carried. 018-2009

MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PROVOSTY BILL FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2009. Motion by Mr. Gaines, second by Mr. Denley, to approve payment of Provosty bill for the month of February, 2009. On vote, motion carried. 019-2009

MOTION TO ADOPT 2009 AIRPORT MASTER PLAN FOR ENGLAND AIRPARK AND ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mr. Gaines, second by Mr. Denley, to adopt 2009 Airport Master Plan for England Airpark and Alexandria International Airport. On vote, motion carried. 020-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH KAZETTE ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DBE PROGRAM FOR ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION MARCH 26, 2009

--MINUTES Page 2-- Motion by Mr. Gaines, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to renew contract with Kazette Enterprises, Inc. for assistance with DBE program for Alexandria International Airport. On vote, motion carried. 021-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHARLIE CARLISLE, L.L.C. IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,029.00 FOR THE DEMOLITION/REMOVAL OF HOUSES, STRUCTURES AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE FAA PART 150 PROGRAM. Motion by Mr. Gaines, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to execute Services Agreement with Charlie Carlisle, L.L.C.,in the amount of $57,029.00 for the Demolition/Removal of houses, structures and other improvements pursuant to the FAA Part 150 program. On vote, motion carried. 022-2009

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(by unanimous consent)

Comments by Legal Counsel – None

Comments or Questions by Commissioners – None

Staff Report – a. Economic Development –

• b. Executive Director – Financial Report - 66.6% thru the fiscal year. Collected 64.8% of the budgeted revenue and budgeted expense. Passenger Traffic Report: To date, a 4% gain in commercial for the month; 5% for the year. There is a 30% gain with troops moving in and out. Also, there were 6.4 million pounds of cargo handled during the first two months.
• c. Operations - None

Public Comments or Questions – None

There being no further business to come before the Board, meeting was adjourned.

Richard Bushnell, Chairman England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners

Lance Harris, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners