England Economic & Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 24, 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, September 24, 2009 at 5:45 p.m.

Chairman Bushnell called for a roll call.

There were present: Mr. Richard Bushnell , Chairman; Mr. Charlie Weems, III , Vice - Chairman; Mr. William Barron, Mr. Brady Baudin, Mr. Wayne Denley, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Curman Gaines, Mr. Lance Harris, Mr. Bart Jones and Mr. Scott Linzay.

Absent:

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

Commissioner Linzay gave the invocation and Commissioner Gaines 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 #10 with the exception of #9.

Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Denley to approve consent agenda items #1 through #10 with the exception of #9. On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 2009, REGULAR BOARD MEETING. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Denley, to approve Minutes of August 27, 2009, regular Board Meeting. On vote, motion carried. 072-2009

MOTION TO ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROVIDE FOR BUILDING #610 PROJECT. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Denley, to approve payment of Provosty bill for the month of August, 2009. On vote, motion carried. 073-2009

MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PROVOSTY BILL FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2009. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Denley, to approve payment of Provosty bill for the month of August, 2009. On vote, motion carried. 074-2009

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

--MINUTES Page 2-- MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVITUDE AND RESTRICTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EEIDD AND VERNON MATHEWS ET AL FOR THE PURPOSE OF REMOVING VEGETATION AND TREES OFF THE END OF RUNWAY 36. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to execute acknowledgment of Servitude and Restriction Agreement between the EEIDD and Vernon Mathews et al for the purpose of removing vegetation and trees off the end of Runway 36. On vote, motion carried. 075-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CIVIL AIR PATROL – NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDING NO. 1205. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement with Civil Air Patrol – National Headquarters for building No.1205. On vote, motion carried. 076-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON FOR BUILDINGS #610 AND #1705 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND PROVISIONS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BY STAFF. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson for buildings #610 and #1705 in accordance with the general terms and provisions provided to the board by staff. On vote, motion carried. 077-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR DEMOLITION/REMOVAL OF HOUSES, STRUCTURES AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT NO. 2 PURSUANT TO THE FAA PART 150 PROGRAM. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for Demolition/Removal of Houses, Structures and other improvements Contract No. 2 pursuant to the FAA Part 150 program. On vote, motion carried. 078-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES AND POLES FOR RENTAL CAR PROJECT. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize advertisement for bids for lighting fixtures and poles for rental car project. On vote, motion carried. 079-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH URS CORPORATION FOR NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATION FOR OCTOBER 1, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, IN THE AMOUNT OF $315,000.00. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Denley, to authorize Executive Director to authorize Executive Director to renew contract with URS Corporation for noise compatibility program coordination for October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, in the amount of $315,000.00. On vote, motion carried. 080-2009

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(by unanimous consent)

Comments by Legal Counsel – None

Comments or Questions by Commissioners – None

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

--MINUTES Page 3-- Staff Report – a. Eco nomic Development – Mr. Williams had follow -up conversations and an on-site visit with a company looking to expand their operations and the company plans another visit to the Airpark.

• b. Executive Director – Financial Report – 16.67% of the fiscal year has elapsed and collected 16.38% of the revenue and expended 13% of the budget. Comparative Air Traffic Report: Month of August up 1% for commercial air. Up 5% for the year on air traffic. Mr. Grafton, Executive Director, reported certain wildlife issues that have arisen while performing work for a tenant. Mr. Provosty is taking lead role in proactively resolving any issues.
• c. Operations – None

Public Comments or Questions – None

Mr. Grafton and board members took a tour of Runway 14/32 and Taxiway E construction projects.

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