England Economic & Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION MARCH 23, 2017 --MINUTES Page 1 THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION MARCH 23, 2017 --MINUTES Page 2 MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY’S BILL TO CHADWICK & ODOM, LLC FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2017. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to approve payment of attorney’s bill to Chadwick & Odom, LLC for the month of February 2017. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 022-2017 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH KAZETTE ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DBE PROGRAM FOR ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize Executive Director to renew contract with Kazette Enterprises, Inc., for assistance with DBE Program for Alexandria International Airport. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 023-2017 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE FIRST AMENDED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EEIDD AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR THE WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION COMPLEX, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize Executive Director to execute first amended Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the EEIDD and the State of Louisiana for the Warehouse/Distribution Complex, Planning and Construction. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 024-2017 MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACQUIRE PARCEL 5 IN SECTION 74, T4N-R2W CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1.995 ACRES FROM ANNIE L. EDWARDS ESTATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,900 ON BEHALF OF THE EEIDD FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING UTILITY AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES BENEFITING THE ENGLAND AIRPARK WESTSIDE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AND ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, authorizing Executive Director to acquire Parcel 5 in Section 74, T4N-R2W containing approximately 1.995 acres from Annie L. Edwards Estate in the amount of $39,900 on behalf of the EEIDD for the purpose of constructing utility and drainage facilities benefiting the England Airpark Westside Industrial Complex and Alexandria International Airport. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 025-2017 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT #1 TO THE AIRPORT USE PERMIT BETWEEN EEIDD AND CSI AVIATION SERVICES, INC., TO ACCOMMODATE DELAYS IN AWARD OF FEDERAL CONTRACT. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize Executive Director to execute Amendment #1 to the Airport Use Permit between EEIDD and CSI Aviation Services, Inc., to accommodate delays in award of federal contract. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 026-2017 THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION MARCH 23, 2017 --MINUTES Page 3 MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO RECEIVE BRIEFING AND LEGAL OPINIONS FROM LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PERSPECTIVE LITIGATION BETWEEN THE EEIDD AND PARC ENGLAND HOTEL. Motion by Mr. McPherson, second by Mr. Gaines, to enter into Executive Session to receive briefing and legal opinions from legal counsel regarding litigation between the EEIDD and Parc England Holdings, LLC. Chairman Weems then called for a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session. Mr. Barron – Yes Mr. Baudin – Absent Mr. Beck - Yes Mr. Bushnell – Yes Mr. Frazier – Absent Mr. Gaines – Yes Mr. Johnson – Yes Mr. Linzay – Yes Mr. McPherson - Yes Mr. Weems - Yes Yes – 8 No – 0 Absent – 2 Chairman Weems stated there was a unanimous vote, board entered into Executive Session. (entered into Executive Session at 5:09 p.m.) Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Linzay, to exit Executive Session at approximately 5:30 p.m. A vote was called and motion carried. Chairman Weems discussed with the board a review of public comments before the board in an effort to be in compliance with state law. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA (By unanimous vote) F. Comments by Legal counsel – N/A G. Comments or Questions by Commissioners – N/A H. Staff Report – Financial Report – 66% complete of fiscal year; collected 63% of revenue; expended 57% of budget Comparative Air Traffic Report – 7% up for commercial; Military charters up 25%. THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION MARCH 23, 2017 --MINUTES Page 4