England Economic & Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 27, 2011

--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, October 27, 2011 at 5:58 p.m.

There were p resent: Lance Harris, Chairman; William Barron, Vice-Chairman; Dennis Frazier, Secretary/Treasurer; Brady Baudin, Richard Bush nell, Bart Jon es, Curman Gaines, Scott Linzay, Nancy Stich and Charlie Weems.

Absent:

Also present were: Members of the Engla nd Authority staff and legal coun sel. Commissioner Bushnell gave the invocation and Commissioner Frazier led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Chairman Harris asked for a motion to approve consent calendar for items #1 through # 3, items #5 through #9 and items #11 through #15. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to approve consent calendar for active items #1 through #3, items #5 through #9, and items #11 through #15. On vote, motion carried.

Consent Calendar MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND Motion by Ms. Stich , second by Mr. Bushnell, to approve minutes of September 22, 2011, regular board meeting. On vote, motion carried. 083-2011

MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY’S BILL TO PROVOSTY, SADLER, DELAUNAY, FIORENZA & SOBEL FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2011. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to approve payment of Attorney’s bill to Provosty, Sadler, DeLaunay, Fiorenza & Sobel for the month of September, 2011. On vote, motion carried. 084-2011

MOTION TO DECLARE PROPERTY AS EXCESS, NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID SURPLUS. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to declare property as excess, not needed for public purpose and authorizing the sale of said surplus. On vote, motion carried. 085-2011

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES, INC. TO AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2011. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to authorize assignment of lease agreement with American Eagle Airlines, Inc. to American Airlines, Inc. effective November 1, 2011. On vote, motion carried. 086-2011

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 27, 2011

--MINUTES Page 2-- MOTION TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF BILLS SUBMITTED BY MUNSTERMAN LAW FIRM AND PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS FOR WORK PERFORMED REGARDING CONTINENTAL TIRE/REDFISH. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to authorize payment of bills submitted by Munsterman Law Firm and Pan American Engineers for work performed regarding continental Tire/Redfish. On vote, motion carried. 087-2011

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH AVIS MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND THE EEIDD. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to authorize Executive Director to execute renewal of lease with Avis Maintenance Facility and the EEIDD. On vote, motion carried. 088-2011

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH CIVIL AIR PATROL-NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS AND THE EEIDD. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to authorize Executive Director to execute renewal of Lease with Civil Air Patrol-National Headquarters and the EEIDD. On vote, motion carried. 089-2011

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AIRCRAFT LANDING AGREEMENT WITH CSI AVIATION SERVICES, INC., FOR ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ICE TRANSPORTATION. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell , to authorize Executive Director to execute Aircraft Landing Agreement with CSI Aviation Services, Inc., for activities associated with ICE Transportation. On vote, motion carried. 090-2011

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF HOUSING BENEFIT PROVIDED TO LANDSIDE SUPERVISOR TO AIRSIDE SUPERVISOR BY THE EEIDD. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to authorize the extension of housing benefit provided to Landside Supervisor to Airside Supervisor by the EEIDD. On vote, motion carried. 091-2011

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT 940-04-0037 (H.008977) BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD TO REHABILITATE RUNWAY 18/36 – PHASE I (RUNWAY INTERSECTION) REHABILITATE RUNWAY 18/36 MIDFIELD. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to adopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement 940-04-0037 (H.008977) between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD to Rehabilitate Runway 18/36 – Phase I (Runway Intersection) Rehabilitate Runway 18/36 Midfield. On vote, motion carried. 092-2011

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT 940-04-0041 (H.008980) BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD TO RELOCATE FUEL FARM – PHASE III. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to adopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement 940-04-0041 (H.008980) between the Louisiana Department THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 27, 2011

--MINUTES Page 3-- of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD to relocate fuel farm – Phase III. On vote, motion carried. 093-2011

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION REQUESTING LADOTD, DIVISION OF AVIATION, TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS AIRPORT RELATED PROJECTS AT ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to adopt resolution requesting LADOTD, Division of Aviation, to provide assistance for construction of various airport related projects at Alexandria International Airport. On vote, motion carried. 094-2011

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR PACKAGE 2 ROUNDABOUT HARDSCAPE AND LANDSCAPE FOR THE EEIDD. Motion by Ms. Stich, second by Mr. Bushnell, to authorize Executive Director to execute substantial completion for package 2 roundabout hardscape and landscape for the EEIDD. On vote, motion carried. 095-2011

The Chair next called for consideration of Item #4: MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO LEASE BETWEEN CLECO POWER, LLC AND THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO CLARIFY CERTAIN OPERATIONAL MATTERS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. Motion by Mr. Bushnell, second by Mr. Weems, to authorize Executive Director to execute amendment to lease between CLECO Power, LLC and the England Economic Industrial Development Division to clarify certain operational matters between the parties.

Chairman Harris requested a roll call vote: Mr. Barron – Yes Mr. Harris - Yes Mr. Baudin – Abstain Mr. Jones - Yes Mr. Bushnell – Yes Mr. Linzay - Yes Mr. Frazier – Yes Ms. Stich - Yes Mr. Gaines – Yes Mr. Weems - Yes

Yes – 9 No - 0 Abstain – 1

The record reflects that Commissioner Baudin abstained from any discussion and voting on this item. Mr. Baudin reminded the board that he was an employee of CLECO. Motion was voted on and approved. 096-2011

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

Motion by Mr. Bushnell, second by Ms. Stich, to enter into Executive Session to discuss the character and professional competence of Executive Director Jon Grafton (annual evaluation).

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 27, 2011

--MINUTES Page 4-- (Board entered into Executive Session)

Motion by Mr. Bushnell, second by Ms. Stich, to exit Executive Session.

There being no further business to come before the Board, meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

Lance Harris, Chairman England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners

Dennis Frazier, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners