Public Meeting

England Economic & Industrial Development District

· 6:11 p.m. announced

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

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Commission Agenda – February 22, 2018 agenda

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Commission Minutes – February 22, 2018 minutes

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THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 22, 2018

--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, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 at 6:11 p.m.

There were present , William Barron, Robert Beck, Richard Bus hnell, Robbyn Cooper, Dennis Frazier, Scott Linzay and Charlie Weems.

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

Absent: Curman Gaines, Mike Johnson, Joe McPherson

Commissioner Bushnell gave the invocation and Commissioner Beck led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Chairman Linzay called for a motion to approve consent calendar for item #1 through #8. Motion by Mr. Frazier, second by Mr. Bushnell, to approve consent calendar for item #1 through #8. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried.

Consent Calendar: MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 2018 REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Bushnell, to approve Minutes of January 25, 2 018 Regular Board meeting and Committee meetings . The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 008-2018

MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY BILL TO PROVOSTY, SADLER, DELAUNAY , APC F OR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2018. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Bushnell, to approve payment of attorney’s bill to Provosty, Sadler, deLaunay, APC for the month of January 2018. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 009-2018

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AND THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY FOR THE STATIC DISPLAY AIRCRAFT LOCATED AT HERITAGE PARK. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Bushnell, to authorize Executive Director to execute loan agreement between the National Museum of the United States Air Force and the England Authority for the static display aircraft located at Heritage Park. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 010-2018

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH KAZETTE ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DBE PROGRAM FOR ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 22, 2018

--MINUTES Page 2 Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Bushnell, 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 board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 011-2018

MOTION TO ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT #1 TO THE 2017/2018 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Bushnell, to adopt Budget Amendment #1 to the 2017/2018 Fiscal Year Budget. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 012-2018

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT #5 TO THE OAKWING GOLF CLUB L.L.C. SUBLEASE EXTENDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AMENDMENT #4 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 5 YEARS. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Bushnell, to authorize Executive Director to execute Amendment #5 to the OakWing Golf Club L.L.C. sublease extending terms and conditions of Amendment #4 for an additional 5 years. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 013-2018

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT #5 TO THE AIRPORT USE PERMIT BETWEEN EEIDD AND CSI AVIATION SERVICES, INC. TO ACCOMMODATE DELAYS IN AWARD OF FEDERAL CONTRACT. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Bushnell, to authorize Executive Director to execute Amendment #5 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 board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 014-2018

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR WILDLIFE EXCLUSION FENCE AT ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Bushnell, to authorize Executive Director to advertise for bids for Wildlife Exclusion Fence at Alexandria International Airport. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 015-2018

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(By unanimous vote)

Chairman Linzay called for a motion to add the following item to the agenda: Motion to appoint Airport Manager as No. 3 in line of succession and Airpark Development Manager as #4 in line of succession following the Executive Director Jon Grafton and Ronnie Hair, Director of Operations and authorizing their ability to act in the absence of Mr. Grafton and Mr. Hair.

Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Bushnell, to add item to agenda.

Chairman Linzay explained that the item needed to be added due to the resi gnation of Jon Grafton, Executive Director and Ronnie Hair, Director of Operations, effective May 1, 2018, to sign checks and impor tant documents in their absence before and after May 1, 2018.

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 22, 2018

--MINUTES Page 3 Chairman Linzay then called for a roll call vote:

Mr. Barron – Yay Mr. Beck – Yay Mr. Bushnell – Yay Ms. Cooper – Yay Mr. Frazier – Yay Mr. Gaines – Absent Mr. Johnson – Absent Mr. Linzay – Yay Mr. McPherson – Absent Mr. Weems - Yay

By unanimous vote, motion was added to agenda.

MOTION TO APPOINT AIRPORT MANAGER AS NO. 3 IN LINE OF SUCCESSION AND AIRPARK DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AS #4 IN LINE OF SUCCESSION FOLLOWING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JON GRAFTON AND RONNIE HAIR, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THEIR ABILITY TO ACT IN THE ABSENCE OF MR. GRAFTON AND MR. HAIR. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Bushnell, to appoint Airport Manager as No. 3 in line of succession and Airpark Development Manager as #4 in line of succession following the Executive Director Jon Grafton and Ronnie Hair, Director of Operations and authorizing their ability to act in the absence of Mr. Grafton and Mr. Hair. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 016-2018

Chairman Linzay called for a motion to add the following item to the agenda: Motion to appoint Mr. Charlie Weems to head search for Executive Director.

Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Bushnell, to add item to agenda.

Chairman Linzay called for a roll call vote:

Mr. Barron – Yay Mr. Beck – Yay Mr. Bushnell – Yay Ms. Cooper – Yay Mr. Frazier – Yay Mr. Gaines – Absent Mr. Johnson – Absent Mr. Linzay – Yay Mr. McPherson – Absent Mr. Weems - Yay

By unanimous vote, motion was added to agenda.

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 22, 2018

--MINUTES Page 4 MOTION TO APPOINT MR. CHARLIE WEEMS TO HEAD THE SEARCH FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE EEIDD. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Frazier, to appoint Mr. Charlie Weems to head search the search for Executive Director for the EEIDD. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 017-2018

  • F. Comments by Legal counsel – N/A
  • G. Comments or Questions by Commissioners – N/A
  • H. Staff Report – Financial Report – 58% through fiscal year; collected 57.17% of revenue and expended 53% of the budget.
    • Comparative Air Traffic Report –. N/A
    • Economic Development – N/A

Mr. Grafton thanked Board and staff for his tenure of 24 years with England Airpark.

Chairman Linzay publicly thanked Mr. Grafton for his 24 years of service and dedication with England Airpark and Alexandria community. Also heard from past Commissioner Mike Tudor, Colonel Ray Schindler, Wayne Denley, Dudley Hixson and members of the England Authority Board of Commissioners.

  • I. Public Comments or Questions – N/A
  • J. Adjourn - Motion by Mr. Bushnell, second by Mr. Frazier, to adjourn the meeting.

By unanimous vote, with there being no further business to come before the Board, meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

Scott Linzay, Chairman England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners

Robbyn Cooper, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners

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