England Economic & Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION APRIL 23, 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, April 23, 2009 at 5:20 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. Wayne Denley, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Curman Gaines, Mr. Bart Jones, Mr. Willie Spears and Charles Waites.

Absent: Mr. William Barron

Also present were: Members of the England Authority staff, legal counsel, and members of the public, press and media.

Commissioner Waites 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 #11. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley to approve consent agenda items #1 through #11. On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 2009, REGULAR BOARD MEETING. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, to approve Minutes of March 26, 2009, regular Board Meeting. On vote, motion carried. 023-2009

MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PROVOSTY BILL FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2009. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, to approve payment of Provosty bill for the month of March, 2009. On vote, motion carried. 024-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN A NEW LEASE BETWEEN EEIDD AND J. M. TEST SYSTEMS, INC. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to sign a new lease between EEIDD and J.M. Test Systems, Inc. On vote, motion carried. 025-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN A NEW SUBLEASE BETWEEN EEIDD AND THE RED CROSS OF AMERICA. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to sign a new sublease between EEIDD and The Red Cross of America. On vote, motion carried. 026-2009

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION APRIL 23, 2009

--MINUTES Page 2-- MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #5 BETWEEN EEIDD AND THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to sign Supplemental Agreement #5 between EEIDD and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. On vote, motion carried. 027-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN NEW SUBLEASE BETWEEN EEIDD AND ROUSSEAU’S TAEKWONDO. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to sign new sublease between EEIDD and Rousseau’s Taekwondo. On vote, motion carried. 028-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN NEW SUBLEASE BETWEEN EEIDD AND BOLLINGER CONSTRUCTION FOR LEASE OF THE BALLPARK. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to sign new sublease between EEIDD and Bollinger Construction for lease of the ballpark. On vote, motion carried. 029-2009

MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO LEASE BETWEEN EEIDD AND FREEMAN HOLDINGS OF LOUISIANA, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING AN ADDITIONAL RENEWAL OPTION FOR BUILDING 2504 AND BUILDING 2505. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, authorizing Executive Director to execute amendment to lease between EEIDD and Freeman Holdings of Louisiana, LLC for the purpose of adding an additional renewal option for Building 2504 and Building 2505. On vote, motion carried. 030-2009

MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO LEASE BETWEEN EEIDD AND FREEMAN HOLDINGS OF LOUISIANA, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING AN ADDITIONAL RENEWAL OPTION FOR BUILDINGS 2137 (FBO TERMINAL), 2144, 2104, 2105, 2502, 2503, 2546 AND 2528. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, authorizing Executive Director to execute amendment to lease between EEIDD and Freeman Holdings of Louisiana, LLC for the purpose of adding an additional renewal option for Buildings 2137 (FBO Terminal), 2144, 2104, 2105, 2502, 2503, 2526 and 2528. On vote, motion carried. 031-2009

MOTION TO AWARD MATERIAL PURCHAS CONTRACT FOR AIRPORT RUNWAY PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE TO EZ-LINER INDUSTRIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,499.00 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS THERETO. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, to award Material Purchase Contract for Airport Runway Pavement Marking Machine to EZ-Liner Industries in the amount of $86,499.00 and authorizing Executive Director to sign all related documents thereto. On vote, motion carried. 032-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF RUNWAY 14/32. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize advertisement for bids for the Rehabilitation of Runway 14/32. On vote, motion carried. 033-2009

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION APRIL 23, 2009

--MINUTES Page 3-- ADDITIONS TO AGENDA (by unanimous consent)

Comments by Legal Counsel – None

Comments or Questions by Commissioners – Chairman Bushnell welcomed new board commissioner, Mr. Bart Jones.

Staff Report – a. Economic Development – Have seen some activity from new prospects, because of the much talked about Master Plan.

• b. Executive Director – Financial Report – Finished 75% of the year and collected over 72% of revenue. Have expended 67% of the budget. Comparative Air Traffic Report: Down 1% for the month. Up 3% for the year. New mission with Ft. Polk will start in July, Things should pick up beginning in August. Fuel flowage same as last year. Airport operations are up slightly. American Eagle is adding another flight this month.
• 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