Public Meeting
England Economic & Industrial Development District
· 6:31 p.m. announced
England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303
Meeting documents
Commission Minutes- September 28, 2017 minutes
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THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
--MINUTES Page 1 The England Eco nomic 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, SEPTEMBER 28 at 6:31 p.m.
There were pres ent, Richard Bushnell, Dennis Frazier , Curman Gaines, Mike Johnson, Scott Linzay, Joe McPherson and Charlie Weems.
Also present were members of the England Authority staff and legal counsel.
Absent: William Barron, Robert L. Beck
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. Charlie Weems, Chairman, who then stated that the England Economic and Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business.
Chairman Weems asked for a motion to approve consent calendar for item #1 through #15. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to approve consent calendar for it em #1 through #15. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 2017 REGULAR BOARD MEETING. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to approve minutes of August 24, 2017 regular board meeting. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 083-2017
MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY’S BILL TO PROVOSTY, SADLER, DELAUNAY, FIORENZA & SOBEL FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2017. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to approve payment of attorney’s bill to Provosty, Sadler, deLaunay, Fiorenza & Sobel for the month of August 2017. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 084-2017
MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY’S BILL TO WHEELIS & ROZANSKI FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2017. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to approve payment of attorney’s bill to Wheelis & Rozansk i for the month of August 2017. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 085-2017
MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY’S BILL TO CHADWICK & ODOM, LLC FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2017. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to approve payment of attorney’s bill to Chadwick & Odom, LLC for the month of August 2017. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 086-2017
THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
--MINUTES Page 2 MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DISSOLVING AND DISBANDING THE ENGLAND DISTRICT SUB - DISTRICT NO. 2. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to adopt resolution dissolving and disbanding the England District Sub-District No. 2. The Chair called for any comments f rom the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 087-2017
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR HAROLD MILES ROAD PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA AND THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN ACT OF DONATION OF PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA TO THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT; AND THANKING THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR THEIR HELP IN THIS MATTER. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize the Executive Director to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for Harold Miles Road Project between the City of Alexandria, Louisiana and the England Economic and Industrial Development District; authorizing Executive Director to execute an Act of Donation of property from the City of Alexandria, Louisiana to the England Economic and Industrial Development District which is necessary for the construction of the project; and thanking the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alexandria for their help in this matter. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 088-2017
MOTION TO RATIFY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT NUMBER 3 -22-0003-0732017 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,152,405.00 FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE NORTH EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD AND EXECUTION OF ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS THERETO. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to ratify the Executive Director’s acceptance of Grant Number 3-22-0003-073-2017 in the amount of $5,152,405.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration for the North Emergency Access Road and execution of all related documents thereto. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 089-2017
MOTION TO RATIFY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT NUMBER 3 -22-0003-0742017 IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,297,973.00 FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR NOISE MITIGATION MEASURES FOR RESIDENCES WITHIN 65 -69 DNL AND EXECUTION OF ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS THERETO. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to ratify th e Executive Director’s acceptance of Grant Number 3 - 22-0003-074-2017 in the amount of $9,297,973.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration for Noise Mitigation Measures for Residences within 65 -69 DNL and execution of all related documents thereto. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 090-2017
MOTION TO RATIFY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT NUMBER 3 -22-0003-0752017 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,847,595.00 FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATI ON ADMINISTRATION FOR THE EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND EXECUTION OF ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS THERETO. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to ratify the Executive Director’s acceptance of Grant Number 3-22-0003-075-2017 in the amount of $1,847,595.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Emergency Access Road Improvements and execution of all related documents thereto. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 091-2017 THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
--MINUTES Page 3 MOTION TO RATIFY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT NUMBER 3 -22-0003-0762017 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,569,519.00 FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE MILL & OVERLAY OF THE SOUTH END OF RUNWAY 18/36 AND EXECUTION OF ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS THERETO. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to ratify the Executive Director’s acceptance of grant Number 3-220003-076-2017 in the amount of $1,569,519.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Mill & Overlay of the South End of R unway 18/36 and execution of all related documents thereto. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 092-2017
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADOPT WORK AUTHORIZATION #11 WITH W.D. SCHOCK COMPANY, INC. FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD NOISE MITIGATION PROGRAM. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize Executive Director to adopt Work Authorization #11 with W.D. Schock Company, Inc. for the Neighborhood Noise Mitigation Program. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 093-2017
MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE WORK CONTRACT WITH DEBORAH MURPHY LAGOS & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR PART 150 NOISE PROGRAM COORDINATOR. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, authorizing Executive Director to execute work contract with Deborah Murphy Lagos & Associates, LLC for Part 150 Noise Program Coordinator. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 094-2017
MOTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES ACQUIRED THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD NOISE MITIGATION PROGRAM. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, authorizing advertisement for bids for demolition of structures acquired through the Neighborhood Noise Mitigation Program. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 095-2017
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE NORTH RAMP. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize Executive Director to execute Substantial Completion for the Rehabilitation of the North Ramp. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 096-2017
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE NORTH RAMP PACKAGE 2. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Gaines, to authorize Executive Director to execute Substantial Completion for the Rehabilitation of the North Ramp Package 2. The Chair called for any comments from the public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 097-2017
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 – Expended 15.79% for Budget; Collected 16.06% of the revenue.
THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
--MINUTES Page 4 Comparative Air Traffic Report – Due to hurricanes air travel was down. United down 24%; American down 8%; Delta – 5% down. Commercial air traffic year to date – 0.
- I. Public Comments or Questions – Fire Chief Joe Hamner briefed Commissioner and Staff about upcoming Fire Prevention and open house at the Airpark Saturday, October 7 at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- J. Adjourn - Motion by Mr. Johnson, second by Mr. Linzay, to adjourn the meeting.
By unanimous vote, with there being no further business to come before the Board, meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Charlie Weems, Chairman England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners
William Barron, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners
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