England Economic & Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AUGUST 31, 2016

--MINUTES Page 1--

The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Special Called Session at the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, England Industrial Airpark and Community Alexandria, Louisiana, on Wednesday, August 31, at 12:01 p.m.

There were present: Mike Johnson, Chairman; Richard Bushnell , Vice-Chairman; Curman Gaines, Secretary/Treasurer; William Barron, Dennis Frazier, Bart Jones and Scott Linzay

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

Absent: Brady Baudin, Charlie Weems

Commissioner Bushnell 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. Mike Johnson, Chairman, who then stated that the England Economic and Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH ________________ FOR REPAIRS OF VANDENBURG BRIDGE. Motion by Mr. Gaines, second by Mr. Linzay, to authorize Executive Director to execute contract with _________ for repairs of Vandenburg Bridge.

Chairman Johnson recognized the following substitute motion:

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH COMPLETE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR REPAIRS OF VANDENBURG BRIDGE. Motion by Mr. Gaines, second by Mr. Linzay, to authorize Executive Director to execute contract with Complete Engineering and Construction, Inc., for repairs of Vandenburg Bridge.

Mr. Grafton briefed board with a short explanation. Mr. Grafton noted the recommendation of the engineers, bid tabulation submitted.

NOTE: Mr. Weems arrived to meeting in progress.

Chairman Johnson then called for a vote on the substitute motion. By unanimous consent, substitute motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH COMPLETE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC., COMPLETE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR REPAIRS OF VANDENBURG BRIDGE. Motion by Mr. Gaines, second by Mr. Linzay, to authorize Executive Director to execute contract with Complete Engineering and Construction, Inc., for repairs of Vandenburg Bridge. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 102-2016 THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AUGUST 31, 2016

--MINUTES Page 2--

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT #H.012679 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD FOR RUNWAY 14 APPROACH OBSTACLE REMOVAL – PHASE II IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to adopt resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement #H.012679 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for Runway 14 Approach Obstacle Removal – Phase II in the amount of $100,000.00. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 103-2016

Chairman Johnson called for the next item: TO DISCUSS THE ENGLAND AIRPARK COMMUNITY CENTER AND TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Weems to amend the item to adopt the following motion: Motion to direct staff to proceed with the rebuild option of the England Airpark Community Center.

Motion by Mr. Bushnell, second by Mr. Linzay, to adopt the new motion.

Chairman Johnson called for a roll call vote to add item:

Mr. Barron – Yes Mr. Baudin – Absent Mr. Bushnell – Yes Mr. Frazier – Yes Mr. Gaines – Yes Mr. Johnson – Yes Mr. Jones – Yes Mr. Linzay – Yes Mr. Weems - Yes

Yes – 8 No – 0 Absent – 1

On vote, motion carried. The item was added to the agenda.

MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE REBUILD OPTION OF THE ENGLAND AIRPARK COMMUNITY CENTER. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Linzay, to direct staff to proceed with the rebuild option of the England Airpark Community Center. The Chair called for any comments from the public.

Mr. Grafton stated that he and staff are ready to proceed. Once board gives direction to m ove forward, Mr. Grafton will be able to sit down with architect and execute contract. In September, will present plan to finance the remainder of the project, as well as Rental Car Phase II.

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AUGUST 31, 2016

--MINUTES Page 3--

Mr. Jay Lynch, Architect with Barron, Heinberg & Brocato, Arch itects and Engineers, briefed board regarding new construction of the approximately 15,000 sq. ft. new community center. Mr. Lynch thanked board and staff for the opportunity to work with England Authority.

Mr. Weems noted that the board, staff and consultants have been working on this project for six months. He noted the multiple discussions and number of options considered prior to this vote.

Vote was called and the motion carried. 104-2016

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(By unanimous vote)

• F. Comments by Legal counsel – Mr. Ryland stated that a hearing was held on this date and several issues were discussed regarding Parc England and Bistro on the Bayou lawsuit. Mr. Ryland will brief board and staff at September meeting.
• G. Comments or Questions by Commissioners – None
• H. Staff Report – Financial Report by Kevin Brown: N/A Comparative Air Traffic Report – N/A
• I. Public Comments or Questions – N/A

There being no further business to come before the Board, meeting was adjourned at 12:13 p.m.

Mike Johnson, Chairman England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners

Curman Gaines, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners