Public Meeting
England Economic & Industrial Development District
· 4:00 p.m. announced
England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303
Meeting documents
Commission Agenda – January 19, 2023 agenda
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MEETING NOTICE
FR: Sam Spurgeon, Chair, England Authority
The order of consecutive meetings will be as follows:
- ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE
- FINANCE COMMITTEE
- AUDIT COMMITTEE
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
- HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
- CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE
Adjournment of the first meeting will be immediately followed by the Call to O rder for the second meeting, and so forth. Agendas for all meetings follow.
The regular January monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held immediately following Committee Meetings in the England Authority Board Room. An agenda for the Board meeting follows.
ENGLAND
AUTHORITY
Glenn H. Curtis Interim Executive Director
Commissioners:
RAPIDES PARISH
William Barron Dennis Frazier Sam Spurgeon
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
COL Katrina Lloyd Patrick O’Quinn
CITY OF PINEVILLE
Robbyn Cooper
TOWNS
Richard Bushnell
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Charles S. Weems III Zeb Winstead
- A. CALL TO ORDER
- B. INVOCATION
- C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
ADMIN/LEGAL
JANUARY 19, 2023
Members: ZEB WINSTEAD, CHAIR; SAM SPURGEON, VICE-CHAIR William Barron, Richard Bushnell, Robbyn Cooper, Dennis Frazier, Colonel Katrina Lloyd, Patrick O’Quin, Charlie Weems
AGENDA
- Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent
Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.
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THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
FINANCE COMMITTEE
JANUARY 19, 2023
Members: DENNIS FRAZIER, CHAIR; ZEB WINSTEAD, VICE-CHAIR William Barron, Richard Bushnell, Robbyn Cooper, Colonel Katrina Lloyd, Patrick O’Quin, Sam Spurgeon, Charlie Weems
AGENDA
- Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent
Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.
- To receive schedule of paid invoices for the month of December 2022. (Information Binder Index #2)
- Motion to authorize the Executive Director to file an amendment to PFC Application #99-01-C-02-AEX with the FAA. (Information Binder Index #3)
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
AUDIT COMMITTEE
JANUARY 19, 2023
Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; DENNIS FRAZIER, VICE-CHAIR William Barron, Richard Bushnell, Robbyn Cooper, Colonel Katrina Lloyd, Patrick O’Quin, Sam Spurgeon, Zeb Winstead
AGENDA
- Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent
Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.
- Motion to receive the annual independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 2021/2022 from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC. (Information Binder Index #4)
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
JANUARY 19, 2023
Members: PATRICK O’QUIN, CHAIR; RICHARD BUSHNELL, VICE-CHAIR William Barron, Robbyn Cooper, Dennis Frazier, Colonel Katrina Lloyd, Sam Spurgeon, Charlie Weems, Zeb Winstead
AGENDA
- Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent
Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
JANUARY 19, 2023
Members: ROBBYN COOPER, CHAIR; PATRICK O’QUIN, VICE-CHAIR William Barron, Richard Bushnell, Dennis Frazier, Colonel Katrina Lloyd, Sam Spurgeon, Charlie Weems, Zeb Winstead
AGENDA
- Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent
Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
JANUARY 19, 2023
Members: RICHARD BUSHNELL, CHAIR; ROBBYN COOPER, VICE-CHAIR William Barron, Dennis Frazier, Colonel Katrina Lloyd, Patrick O’Quin, Sam Spurgeon, Charlie Weems, Zeb Winstead
AGENDA
- Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent
Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE
JANUARY 19, 2023
Members: WILLIAM BARRON, CHAIR; CHARLIE WEEMS, VICE-CHAIR Richard Bushnell, Robbyn Cooper, Dennis Frazier, Colonel Lloyd, Patrick O’Quin, Sam Spurgeon, Zeb Winstead
AGENDA
- Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent
Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.
- Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Change Order #1 with Delta Specialty Contractors for the new Wildlife Deterrent Perimeter Fencing and Associated Wildlife Mitigation Improvements. (Information Binder Index #5)
- To hear status from Scott Gammel on the following air side projects:
- a. Part 150 Noise Program ($77,224,000) f. Master Plan ($675,000)
- b. Runway 18/36 Extension ($18,000,000) g. North Ramp Wash Rack ($2.9 million)
- c. Airfield Electrical Rehab ($14,035,000) h. South Ramp Rehab ($1.5 million)
- d. Runway Safety Area Rehabilitation ($9,262,293) i. Terminal Security Upgrade
- e. Wildlife Safety Rehab Fencing ($3.4 million)
- To hear from David Broussard on the following land side projects:
- a. Multi- Family Housing c. Renewable Energy
- b. OakWing d. Parc England
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Sam Spurgeon, Chair Robbyn Cooper Zeb Winstead, Vice-Chair Dennis Frazier Charlie Weems, Secretary/Treasurer COL Katrina Lloyd William Barron Patrick O’Quin Richard Bushnell
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 19, 2023 England Authority Board Room AGENDA
- A. Call to Order
- B. Roll Call
- C. Public Comments or Questions
- D. Active Items
- Motion to approve the Minutes of December 15, 2022 regular session meeting. (Information Binder Index #1)
- Motion to authorize the Executive Director to file an amendment to PFC Application #99-01-C-02-AEX with the FAA. (Information Binder Index #3)
- Motion to receive the annual independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 2021/2022 from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC. (Information Binder Index #4)
- Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Change Order #1 with Delta Specialty Contractors for the new Wildlife Deterrent Perimeter Fencing and Associated Wildlife Mitigation Improvements. (Information Binder Index #5)
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
(By unanimous vote)
- E. Comments by Legal Counsel
- F. Comments or Questions by Commissioners
- G. Staff Report – 1) Financial
- Air Traffic
- Economic Development/Operations
- H. Public Comments or Questions
- I. Adjourn
Commission Minutes – January 19, 2023 minutes
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THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 19, 2023
--MINUTES Page 1 The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Regular Session in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, on T hursday, January 19, 2023, at 5:05 p.m.
Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Chair of the England Authority, requested a roll call.
Present: Mrs. Robbyn Cooper, Chair; Mr. William Barron, Vice Chair; Mr. Richard Bushnell, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Colonel Katrina Lloyd, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Sam Spurgeon and Mr. Zeb Winstead
Absent: Mr. Charlie Weems.
Also present were members of the England Authority staff: Mr. Ralph Hennessy, Executive Director, Mr. David Broussard, Deputy Director -Landside; Mr. Scott Gammel, Deputy Director - Airside; Mr. John Ryland, Legal Counsel; Summer Steiner, Director of Finance & Human Resources.
The England Economic and Industrial Development District was duly convened as the governing authority of said District by Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Chair, stated that the England Economic and Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business.
Chair Spurgeon asked if there were any public comments or questions. Hearing none, Mr. Spurgeon proceeded with the action items.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF December 15, 2022 REGULAR SESSION MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Richard Bushnell, to approve the minutes of December 15, 2022 Regular Called meeting. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 001-2023.
Chair Spurgeon called for a motion to approve consent calendar for items #2 and #4. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin to approve consent calendar for items #2 and #4. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE authorize the Executive Director to file an amendment to PFC Application #99- 01-C02-AEX with the FAA. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin to authorize the Executive Director to file an amendment to PFC Application #99-01-C-02-AEX with the FAA. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 002-2023
MOTION TO RECEIVE the annual independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 2021/2022 from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin to receive the annual independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 2021/2022 from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 003-2023 THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 19, 2023
--MINUTES Page 2 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Executive Director to execute Change Order #1 with Delta Specialty Contractors for the new Wildlife Deterrent Perimeter Fencing and Associated Wildlife Mitigation Improvements. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin to authorize Executive Director to execute Change Order #1 with Delta Specialty Contractors for the new Wildlife Deterrent Perimeter Fencing and Associated Wildlife Mitigation Improvements . The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 004-2023
MOTION TO ADD increase hourly rate for legal fees to $200.00 starting July 1, 2023. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Sam Spurgeon add to increase hourly rate for legal fees to $200.00 starting July 1, 2023.
Yea – Mr. Barron Yea – Mr. Bushnell Yea – Mrs. Cooper Yea – Mr. Frazier Yea – COL Lloyd Yea – Mr. O’Quin Yea – Mr. Spurgeon Absent – Mr. Weems Yea – Mr. Winstead
Yea – 8 Absent – 1
The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 005-2023
MOTION TO INCREASE hourly rate for legal fees to $200.00 starting July 1, 2023. Motion by Mr. William Barron, second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin t o increase hourly rate for legal fees to $200.00 starting July 1, 2023. 006-2023
- E. Comments by Legal Counsel – Thank you for the rate increase.
- F. Comments or Questions by Commissioners – N/A
- G. Staff Report – a). Financial: 5.6% over budget on revenue. Less than 1% if BOM settlement funds are removed. Utility expenses had increased but England Airpark will be getting a credit from CLECO. State will be sending funds due which will replenish cash.
b). Air Traffic: Doing as well as we can with aircraft we have. Delta flights are overbooked. Trying to get 3 rd flight from Delta. Working on cost of tickets. Want to meet with airlines at Air Service Conference.
c). Economic Development/Operations: Azeoform has 2 CNC machines to produce STIHL parts and will expand when 3rd machine is purchased. THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 19, 2023
--MINUTES Page 3 NSU Nursing and Rad Tech programs have grown. NSU will expand to building #1912 July 1, 2023 and will be included in the lease.
Operations: There were 76 residential calls, and about 18 commercial calls in the month of December.
- H. Public Comments or Questions – N/A There being no further business, Chair Sam Spurgeon adjourned the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
Sam Spurgeon, Chair England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners
Charlie Weems, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners
ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE
THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT JANUARY 19, 2023
The regular meeting of the Admin/Legal Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held at 4:02 p.m. on Thursday, JANUARY 19, 2023 in the England Authority Board Room,
Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Chair of the England Authority, called the committee meetings to order . Chair Sam Spurgeon gave the invocation. Commissioner Zeb Winstead led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Sam Spurgeon asked Commissioner Zeb Winstead, to proceed with the Admin/Legal Committee. Committee Chair Zeb Winstead.
Chair Zeb Winstead requested a roll call.
The following were present: Mr. William Barron, Mr. Richard Bushnell, Mrs. Robbyn Cooper, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Sam Spurgeon and Mr. Zeb Winstead.
Absent: COL Katrina Lloyd and Mr. Charlie Weems
Motion by Mr. William Barron, second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin to add the following: Motion to increase hourly rate for legal fees to $200.00 starting July 1, 2023.
Chair Spurgeon referenced the approved Maximum Hourly Fee Schedule from the State of Louisiana Attorney General.
There being no objection, motion was added to the agenda.
Mr. Winstead stated there were no further items to discuss and asked if there were any comments or additions to the agenda. There being none, Chair Zeb Winstead dismissed the Admin/Legal Committee.
Chair Sam Spurgeon next called upon Commissioner Dennis Frazier, Chair of the Finance Committee.
Mr. Zeb Winstead, Committee Chair ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT JANUARY 19, 2023
The regular meeting of the Finance Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, JANUARY 19, 2023 in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Chair Dennis Frazier requested a roll call.
The following were present: Mr. William Barron, Mr. Richard Bushnell, Mrs. Robbyn Cooper, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Sam Spurgeon and Mr. Zeb Winstead.
Absent: COL Katrina Lloyd and Mr. Charlie Weems
Received schedule of paid invoices for the month of December 2022.
Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. William Barron to authorize Executive Director to file an amendment to PFC Application #99-01-C-02-AEX with the FAA.
Mr. Frazier stated that there were no further items to discuss and asked if there were any public comments or additions to the agenda.
There being none, Mr. Frazier adjourned the Finance Committee.
Chair Sam Spurgeon called upon Commissioner Dennis Frazier, in the absence of Mr. Charlie Weems, Chair of the Audit Committee.
Mr. Dennis Frazier, Committee Chair FINANCE COMMITTEE AUDIT COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT JANUARY 19, 2023
The regular meeting of the Audit Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, JANUARY 19, 2023 in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Chair Sam Spurgeon called on Commissioner Dennis Frazier, Vice-Chair for the Audit Committee in the absence of Commissioner Charlie Weems, Chair of the Audit Committee.
Vice-Chair Dennis Frazier requested a roll call.
The following were present: Mr. William Barron, Mr. Richard Bushnell, Mrs. Robbyn Cooper, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Sam Spurgeon and Mr. Zeb Winstead.
Absent: COL Katrina Lloyd and Mr. Charlie Weems
Motion by Mr. Sam Spurgeon, second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin to receive the annual independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 2021/2022 from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC.
Summer Steiner introduced Nick Fowlkes to give the audit report. Mr. F owlkes gave an explanati on of the responsibilities of the auditors. He stated no discrepancies or deficiencies in internal controls were found, and issued an unmodified opinion. Mr. Barron asked who is pledging securities and what bank is the England Authority using. Ms. Steiner stated Regions Bank.
COL. Lloyd arrived at 4:25.
There be no other business, Mr. Frazier dismissed the Audit Committee.
Chair Sam Spurgeon next called upon Commissioner Mr. Patrick O’Quin, chair of the Economic Development Committee.
Mr. Charlie Weems, Committee Chair AUDIT COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT JANUARY 19, 2023
The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District w as held on Thursday, JANUARY 19, 2023 in the England A uthority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Committee Chair Mr. Patrick O’Quin stated that there were no items to discuss and next called for any additions or public comments.
There being none, Mr. Patrick O’Quin adjourned the Economic Development Committee.
Chair Sam Spurgeon next called upon Commissioner Robbyn Cooper, chair of the Operations Committee.
Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Committee Chair ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District OPERATIONS COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT JANUARY 19, 2023
The regular meeting of the Operations Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, JANUARY 19, 2023 in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Commissioner Robbyn Cooper, Chair of the Operations Committee, stated that there were no items to discuss and next called for any additions or public comments.
There being none, Mrs. Cooper dismissed the Operations Committee.
Chair Sam Spurgeon next called upon Commissioner Richard Bushnell , Chair of the Human Resources Committee.
Mr. Robbyn Cooper, Committee Chair OPERATIONS COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT JANUARY 19, 2023
The regular meeting of the Human Resources Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, JANUARY 19, 2023 in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Mr. Richard Bushnell called for any additions or comments from the public . There being none, Commissioner Bushnell adjourned the Human Resource Committee.
Chair Sam Spurgeon next called upon Commissioner William Barron, Chair of the Capital Projects Committee.
Richard Bushnell, Committee Chair HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District
CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE
THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT JANUARY 19, 2023
The regular meeting of the Capital Project s Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, JANUARY 19, 2023 in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Mr. William Barron, Chair of the Capital Projects Committee, requested a roll call.
The following were present : Mr. William Barron, Mr. Richard Bushnell, Mrs. Robbyn Cooper, Mr. Dennis Frazier, COL. Katrina Lloyd, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Sam Spurgeon and Mr. Zeb Winstead.
Absent: Mr. Charlie Weems.
Mr. Barron called for any comments from the public. There being none, Mr. Barron proceeded with the Capital Projects Committee.
Motion by Mr. Richard Bushnell, second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to authorize Executive Director to execute Change Order #1 with Delta Specialty Contractors for the new Wildlife Deterrent Perimeter Fencing and Associated Wildlife Mitigation Improvements.
On vote, motion carried.
Mr. Barron next called on Mr. Scott Gammel to give Status Report.
Status Report – Presented by Scott Gammel, Deputy Director-Airport
- a) Part 150 Noise Program – Applying for wildlife grant to remove trees and mitigate wetlands.
- b) Runway Extension – New grant application for $8 million to cover shortage.
- c) Airfield Electrical Rehab – Approach lighting system should be completed soon.
- d) Runway Safety Area Rehabilitation – In final stage for completion.
- e) Wildlife Safety Rehab Fencing – Approved change order will allow fence to encompass all airfield.
- f) Master Plan – 60-90 days to completion. Working on financial side to fund projects in Airport Layout Plan.
- g) North Ramp Wash Rack – Design ready go out for bid. Waiting on NEPA release. Already have FAA release.
- h) South Ramp Rehab – Project to repair pot holes in 22” thick concrete is 50% complete.
- i) Terminal Security Upgrade - $75,000 of equipment upgrades needed to get to security level 3. Will be at level 3 in next six months.
Mr. Winstead asked parking lot exit lane. Mr. Hennessy said he is meeting with operator in 2 weeks. ATCT Radio Refurbishment – Bid going out tomorrow to get new radios and small voice switch for Air Traffic Control Tower.
ACE Program – 22 students enrolled. Planning event when 1 st student gets private license. Currently have 2 aircraft and a 3rd aircraft in a couple of weeks. Simulator is for LSUA students. May open to public in the future.
Mr. Hennessy reported he will be covering the following topics during the Washingt on, DC trip: runway extension, ACE Program, money for future development and mineral rights. Mr. Barron asked to find out CO2 rights.
Heard from David Broussard, Deputy Director-Landside, on the following projects:
- a) Multi - Family Housing – Working toward opinion from FAA on Special Purpose Entity. Meeting with developers to discuss concerns.
- b) OakWing – Architect Nathan Crace reported bunker, tee project, drainage, and cleaning brush and trees completed. Tree assessment report due next week. Project is 28% under budget. New clubhouse shudders are being installed.
- c) Renewable Energy – Met with Mr. Ryland on draft lease from CLECO. Mr. Ryland is putting together a new lease.
- d) Parc England – Met with 5 contractors on mold remediation at Parc England and Bi stro.
Mr. Barron asked about Enterprise fleet program. Mr. Hennessy said he would contact Enterprise.
There being no further items to discuss, Mr. Barron adjourned the Capital Project Committee at 5:05 P.M.
William Barron, Committee Chair CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District
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