Public Meeting

England Economic & Industrial Development District

· 5:21 p.m. announced

England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303

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Commission Agenda – October 24, 2013 agenda

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Commission MInutes – October 24, 2013 minutes

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THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 24, 2013 --MINUTES Page 1-- THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 24, 2013 --MINUTES Page 2-- Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize settlement of matter titled Gray-Walk Holdings, L.L.C. (“Gray-Walk”) vs England Economic and Industrial Development District (“The England Authority”); authorizing Mr. Munsterman and Executive Director to execute appropriate documents; and other matters with respect thereto. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 096-2013 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EEIDD AND RAPIDES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION FOR OFFICE SPACE IN BUILDING #900. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Rapides Area Planning Commission for office space in Building #900. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 097-2013 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EEIDD AND SST1, LLC., FOR SPACE IN BUILDING #2542. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize Executive Director to execute Lease agreement between EEIDD and SST1, LLC., for space in Building #2542. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 098-2013 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ONE YEAR FARM LEASE WITH FINKIE FARMS FOR 300.455 ACRES ON THE WEST SIDE OF ENGLAND AIRPARK. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize Executive Director to execute one year farm lease with Finkie Farms for 300.455 acres on the west side of England Airpark. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 099-2013 MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT #H.010958 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD FOR RUNWAY 14 APPROACH OBSTACLE REMOVAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,667.00. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Gaines, to adopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement #H.010958 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for Runway 14 Approach Obstacle Removal in the amount of $16,667.00. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 100-2013 MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT #H.010959 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE NORTH RAMP – PHASE 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,787.00. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Gaines, to adopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement #H.010959 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for the Rehabilitation of the North Ramp – Phase 1 in the amount of $23,787.00. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 101-2013 THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 24, 2013 --MINUTES Page 3-- MOTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR PARKING SERVICES TO M.K. LITTLEPAGE, LLC., FOR A FIVE YEAR PERIOD AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Gaines, to award contract for Parking Services to M.K. Littlepage, LLC for a five year period and authorizing the Executive Director to sign all documents related thereto. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 102-2013 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR DEMOLITION OF BLDG. 2314, 2316, 2317, AND TWO (2) GAZEBOS 2319 AND 2320 LOCATED AT ENGLAND AIRPARK. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for Demolition of Bldg. 2314, 2316, 2317, and Two (2) Gazebos 2319 and 2320 located at England Airpark. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 103-2013 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 Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Gaines, to adopt resolution requesting LADOTD, Division of Aviation, to provide assistance for construction of various airport related projects at Alexandria International Airport. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 104-2013 Chairman Baudin then called for a motion to amend item #6: Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute all documents necessary for the EEIDD to acquire 61.92 acres held by Gray-Walk Holdings, L.L.C., (“Gray-Walk”) in the amount of $198,144.00 and authorizing Mr. Munsterman to execute all necessary documents required for the completion of said acquisition. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Linzay to amend the motion to read as follows: Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute all documents necessary for the EEIDD to acquire up to 61.92 acres held by Gray-Walk Holdings, L.L.C., (“Gray-Walk”) in an amount up to $198,144.00 and authorizing Mr. Munsterman to execute all necessary documents required for the completion of said acquisition. On vote, motion carried. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE EEIDD TO ACQUIRE UP TO 61.92 ACRES HELD BY GRAY-WALK HOLDINGS, L.L.C., (“GRAY-WALK”) IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $198,144.00 AND AUTHORIZING MR. MUNSTERMAN TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETION OF SAID ACQUISITION. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Linzay, to authorize Executive Director to execute all documents necessary for the EEIDD to acquire up to 61.92 acres held by Gray-Walk Holdings, L.L.C., (“Gray-Walk”) in an amount up to $198,144.00 and authorizing Mr. Munsterman to execute all necessary documents required for the completion of said acquisition. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 105-2013 THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 24, 2013 --MINUTES Page 4-- Chairman Baudin then called for a motion to amend item #8: Motion to adopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement #H.010956 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD to Rehabilitate Southwest Apron – Phase III in the amount of $300,000.00. Motion by Mr. Jones, second by Mr. Antoon to amend the motion to read as follows: Motion to adopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement #H.010956 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD to Rehabilitate Southwest Apron – Phase III in the amount of $306,653.00. On vote, motion carried. MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT #H.010956 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD TO REHABILITATE SOUTHWEST APRON - PHASE III IN THE AMOUNT OF $306,653.00. Motion by Mr. Antoon, second by Mr. Frazier, to adopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement #H.010956 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD to Rehabilitate Southwest Apron – Phase III in the amount of $306,653.00. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 106-2013 Chairman Baudin 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. Barron, second by Mr. Jones, to enter into Executive Session to discuss the character and professional competence of Executive Director Jon Grafton (annual evaluation). Chairman Baudin then called for a roll call vote: Yes – Mr. Antoon Yes – Mr. Barron Yes – Mr. Baudin Absent – Mr. Bushnell Yes – Mr. Frazier Yes – Mr. Gaines Yes – Mr. Jones Yes – Mr. Linzay Yes – Mr. Johnson Absent – Mr. Weems Chairman Baudin stated there was a 2/3 vote, board entered into Executive Session. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Jones, to exit Executive Session. A vote was called and motion carried. THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 24, 2013 --MINUTES Page 5--

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