England Economic & Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 19, 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, November 19, 2009 at 5:10 p.m.

Chairman Bushnell requested a roll call.

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

Absent: William Barron

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

Commissioner Gaines gave the invocation and Commissioner Harris 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 a nd 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 #9.

Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Baudin to approve consent agenda items #1 through #9. On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 2009, REGULAR BOARD MEETING. Motion by M r. Frazier, second by Mr. Baudin, to approve Minutes of October 22, 2009. On vote, motion carried. 097-2009

MOTION TO ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FAA AND STATE GRANT FUNDING. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Baudin, to adopt budget amendment No. 2 for fiscal year 2009/2010 to provide for additional FAA and state grant funding. On vote, motion carried. 098-2009

MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PROVOSTY BILL FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2009. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Baudin, to approve payment of Provosty bill for the month of October, 2009. On vote, motion carried. 099-2009

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH THUNDERBOLT CONSTRUCTION, LLC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $2 ,445.00 FOR THE HARVESTING AND PURCHASE OF HAY AT ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Baudin, to au thorize Executive Director to execute contract with Thunderbolt Construction, LLC, in the amount of $2,445.00 for the harv esting and purchase of hay at Alexandria International Airport. On vote, motion carried. 100-2009 THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 19, 2009

--MINUTES Page 2-- MOTION TO RENEW CONTRACT FOR USE OF A SECURE ONLINE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION SYSTEM TO RFP DEPOT, LLC., DBA BIDSYN FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Baudin, to renew contract for use of a secure online competitive solicitation system to RFP Depot, LLC, dba BidSync for a one year period and authorizing the Executive Director to sign all documents related thereto. On vote, motion carried. 101-2009

MOTION TO A DOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT #940 -04-0034 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD TO EXTEND RUNWAY 14/32-PHASE I. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Baudin, to a dopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute sponsor/state agreement #940-04-0034 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and development and the EEIDD to extend Runway 14/32-Phase I. On vote, motion carried. 102-2009

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT #940 -04-0033 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD TO RELOCATE FUEL FARM. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Baudin, to a dopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute sponsor/state agreement #940-04-0033 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and development and the EEIDD to Relocate Fuel Farm. On vote, motion carried. 103-2009

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT #940 -04-0032 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD FOR ATCT EMERGENCY TRANSCEIVER AND RUNWAY 18 OBSTACLE REMOVAL. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Baudin, to a dopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute sponsor/state agreement #940-04-0032 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and development and the EEIDD for ATCT Emergency Transceiver and Runway 18 obstacle removal. On vote, motion carried. 104-2009

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT #940 -04-0031 BET WEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD FOR PART 150 NOISE MITIGATION PROGRAM – PHASE II. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Baudin, to a dopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute sponsor/state agreement #940-04-0031 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and development and the EEIDD for Part 150 Noise Mitigation Program – Phase II. On vote, motion carried. 105-2009

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(by unanimous consent) Comments by Legal Counsel – None Comments or Questions by Commissioners – Mr. Gaines requested staff to present a DBE report in December.

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 19, 2009

--MINUTES Page 3-- Mr. Weems commented on how well the OakWing golf course had been looking. The course is in excellent shape. Staff Report – a. Operations – Christmas lights and decorations has been put up around the airpark and will be turned on week of Thanksgiving. b. Economic Development – Mr. Williams briefed board with his monthly report. c. Executive Director – Financial Report – 33.3% through fiscal year and collected 32.6% of the revenue projected and expended 28.6% of the budget. Comparative Air Traffic Report: Continental down 7%; Delta up 15% and American up 17%. Cargo up 96% for the year. Alexandria MSA moving up 78 to number 31 in the ranking. Parking lot doing well with October being a record month.

Mr. Grafton reminded Commissioners regarding “Holiday Reception”, December 10th. Chamber luncheon also being held on December 10 th at 11:30 a.m. Central LA Business League’s 18th Annual Meeting and Holiday Gala on Friday, December 4 th. Blue Star Memorial By -Way Marker Dedication to be held on Monday, December 7th at 11:00 a.m.

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