England Economic & Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 26, 2010

--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, August 26, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.

Brady Baudin, Richard Bushnell, Dennis Frazier Curman Gaines, Lance Harris, Bart Jones, Scott Linzay and Nancy Stich.

Absent: William Barron

Also present were: Members of the England Authority staff and legal counsel. Commissioner Bushnell gave the invocation and Commissioner Linzay led the Pledge of Allegiance. . England Economic and Industrial Development District was duly convened as the governing authority of said District by Mr. Weems, who then stated that the England Economic a nd Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business.

Chairman Weems asked for a motion to approve minutes.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 22, 2010 REGULAR BOARD MEETING. Motion by Mr s. Stich, second by Mr. Jones , to approve Minutes of July 2 2, 2010. On vote, motion carried. 074-2010

Consent Calendar Chairman Weems asked for a motion to approve consent calendar for active items #2 through #7 and Items #9 through #14. Item #8 on original agenda was removed.

Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, to approve consent calendar for active items #2 through #7 and items #9 through #14. On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE FAA GRANT AGREEMENT FOR $857,928.00 FOR RUNWAY OBSTACLE REMOVAL AND PROCUREMENT OF AIRPORT AND FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE. Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, to authorize Executive Director to execute FAA Grant Agreement for $857,928.00 for Runway Obstacle Removal and Procurement of Airport and Firefighting Vehicle. On vote, motion carried. 075-2010

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) IN THE AMOUNT OF $735,543.00 FOR WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND ENGINEERING FOR THE SOUTHWEST APRON REHABILITATION AT THE ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, to authorize Executive Director to accept grant from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the amount of $735,543.00 for Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Engineering for the Southwest Apron Rehabilitation at the Alexandria International Airport. On vote, motion carried. 076-2010 THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 26, 2010

--MINUTES Page 2-- MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) IN THE AMOUNT OF $4.2 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FUEL FARM AT THE ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, to authorize Executive Director to accept grant from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the amount of $4.2 million for construction of new fuel farm at the Alexandria International Airport. On vote, motion carried. 077-2010

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENGAGE FOLEY, JUDELL, LLC, AS BOND COUNSEL FOR HUEY P. LONG HOSPITAL RELOCATION PROJECT. Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, to authorize Executive Director to engage Foley, Judell, LLC, as bond counsel for Huey P. Long Hospital relocation project. On vote, motion carried. 078-2010

MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY’S BILL TO PROVOSTY, SADLER, DELAUNAY, FIORENZA & SOBEL FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 2010. Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, to approve payment of attorney’s bill to Provosty, Sadler, deLaunay, Fiorenza & Sobel for the month of July, 2010. On vote, motion carried. 079-2010

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUCOTE WRECKING COMPANY, L.L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,336.08 FOR THE DEMOLITION/REMOVAL OF HOUSES, STRUCTURES AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE FAA PART 150 PROGRAM. Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, authorizes Executive Director to execute services agreement with Ducote Wrecking Company, L.L.C., in the amount of $109,336.08 for the demolition/removal of houses, structures and other improvements pursuant to the FAA Part 150 program. 080-2010

MOTION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH KDC CONSTRUCTION, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $747,767.80 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ROUNDABOUT AT ENGLAND AND VANDENBURG. Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, to execute contract with KDC Construction, LLC, in the amount of $747,767.80 for the construction of a roundabout at England and Vandenburg. On vote, motion carried. 081-2010

MOTION TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR REHABILITATION OF SOUTHWEST RAMP DUE TO ERROR IN BID DOCUMENT ADDENDUM FAILURE TO CHANGE DATE FOR PART A AND PART B SUBMITTALS. Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, to reject all bids received for Rehabilitation of Southwest Ramp due to error in bid document Addendum failure to change date for Part A and Part B submittals. On vote, motion carried. 082-2010

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH REXEL FOR SOUTHWEST RAMP LIGHTING EQUIPMENT. Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, to authorize Executive Director to execute contract with Rexel for Southwest Ramp Lighting Equipment. On vote, motion carried. 083-2010

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 26, 2010

--MINUTES Page 3-- MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE PLAN CHANGE #3 TO REHABILITATE RUNWAY 14/32 PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,691.50, SAME BEING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE FAA. Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, to authorize Executive Director to execute Plan Change #3 to Rehabilitate Runway 14/32 project in the amount of $149,691.50, same being previously approved by the FAA. . On vote, motion carried. 084-2010

MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE WORK AUTHORIZATION #2 WITH URS FOR PART 150 NCP PROGRAM COORDINATOR THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011. Motion by Mrs. Stitch, second by Mr. Jones, authorizing Executive Director to execute work authorization #2 with URS for Part 150 NCP Program Coordinator through September 30, 2011. On vote, motion carried. 085-2010

MOTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN BLDG. #1203. Motion by Mrs. Stich, second by Mr. Jones, authorizing advertisement for bids for improvements in Bldg. #1203. On vote, motion carried. 086-2010

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(by unanimous consent)

Motion by Mr. Bushnell, second by Mr. Jones, to add the following items to the agenda:

MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT FROM EXPRESS JET AIRLINES, INC., TO CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE READVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR REHABILITATION OF SOUTHWEST RAMP, AWARD SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.

By unanimous vote, items were added to the agenda.

MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT FROM EXPRESS JET AIRLINES, INC., TO CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. Motion by Mr. Jones, second by Mr. Harris, to authorize Executive Director to execute a consent to the Assignment of the sublease Agreement from Express Jet Airlines, Inc., to Continental Airlines, Inc. On vote, motion carried. 087-2010

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE READVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR REHABILITATION OF SOUTHWEST RAMP, AWARD SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Motion by Mr. Jones, second by Mr. Harris, to authorize re-advertisement for bids for Rehabilitation of Southwest Ramp, award subject to Federal Aviation Administration funding. On vote, motion carried.

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Chairman Weems stated to board and staff that there would be a Special Called Meeting to be held on August 31, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. to hear disappointed dealings in regards to Southwest Ramp. THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 26, 2010

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Comments by Legal Counsel – None Comments or Questions by Commissioners — None Staff Report – (Due to board going into Executive Session, staff report was not presented) Public Comments or Questions – None

Mr. Weems called for a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the character and professional competence of Executive Director Jon Grafton (annual evaluation).

Motion by Mr. Bushnell, second by Mr. Jones, to enter into Executive Session to discuss the character and professional competence of Executive Director Jon Grafton.

(Board entered into Executive Session)

Motion by Mr. Bushnell, second by Mr. Jones, to exit executive session.

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

Charles S. Weems III, Chairman England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners

William Barron, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners