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 – March 23, 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 Order for the second meeting, and so forth. Agendas for all meetings follow.
The regular March 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
Ralph Hennessy 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
MARCH 23, 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
MARCH 23, 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 February 2023. (Information Binder Index #2)
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
AUDIT COMMITTEE
MARCH 23, 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.
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MARCH 23, 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.
- Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement with Meyer Logistics for space in building #1203. (Information Binder Index #3)
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
MARCH 23, 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.
- To hear from Golf Committee on Financial Analysis/Review. (Information Binder Index #4)
- Presentation and discussion regarding England Village. (Information Binder Index #5)
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MARCH 23, 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
MARCH 23, 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 contract for the Air Traffic Control Radio Replacement Phase 1 project at the Alexandria International Airport subject to funding and subject to the receipt of all proper and necessary bid documents. (Information Binder Index #6)
- To hear status from Scott Gammel on the following air side projects:
- a. Part 150 Noise Program ($77,224,000) g. North Ramp Wash Rack ($2.9 million)
- b. Runway 18/36 Extension ($18,000,000) h. South Ramp Rehab ($1.5 million)
- c. Airfield Electrical Rehab ($14,035,000) i. Terminal Security Upgrade
- d. Runway Safety Area Rehabilitation ($9,262,293) j. ATCT Radio Refurbishment
- e. Wildlife Safety Rehab Fencing ($3.4 million) k. Page and Ortego Historical Monument
- f. Master Plan ($675,000)
- 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
March 23, 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 February 23, 2023 regular session meeting. (Information Binder Index #1)
- Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement with Meyer Logistics for space in building #1203. (Information Binder Index #3)
- To hear from Golf Committee on Financial Analysis/Review. (Information Binder Index #4)
- Presentation and discussion regarding England Village. (Information Binder Index #5)
- Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute contract for the Air Traffic Control Radio Replacement Phase 1 project at the Alexandria International Airport subject to funding and subject to the receipt of all proper and necessary bid documents. (Information Binder Index #6)
- CJT Bayou Cuisine discussion. (This matter may be taken up in Executive Session)
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
(By unanimous vote)
- E. Comments by Legal Counsel
- F. Comments or Questions by Commissioners
- G. Staff Report – 1) Financial
- Air Traffic ● Airline Service ● ACE
- Economic Development/Operations
- H. Public Comments or Questions
- I. Adjourn
Commission Minutes – March 23, 2023 minutes
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THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION MARCH 23, 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 Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 4:57 p.m.
Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Chair of the England Authority, requested a roll call.
Present: Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, Vice Chair; Mr. Charlie Weems, Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. Richard Bushnell, Ms. Robbyn Cooper, Mr. Dennis Frazier,
Also present were members of the England Authority staff: Mr. Ral ph Hennessy, Executive Director, Mr. David Broussard, Deputy Director -Landside; Mr. Scott Gammel, Director of Aviation; Summer Steiner, Director of Finance & Human Resources, Mr. John Ryland, Legal Counsel.
The England Economic and Industrial Development District was duly convened as the governing authority of said District by Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Chair, who 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 February 23, 2022 REGULAR SESSION MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Dennis Frazier, to approve the minutes of Feb ruary 23, 2023 Regular Session meeting. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried. 013-2023
Chair Spurgeon called for a motion to approve consent calendar for items #2 and #5. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Richard Bushnell to approve consent calendar for items #2, and #5. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called and motion carried.
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MEYER LOGISTICS FOR SPACE IN BUILDING #1203. 014-2023 Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Richard Bushnell to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement with Meyer Logistics for space in building #1203.
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROL RADIO REPLACEMENT PHASE 1 PROJECT AT THE ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SUBJECT TO FUNDING AND SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF ALL PROPER AND NECESSARY BID DOCUMENTS. 015-2023 Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Richard Bushnell to authorize Executive Director to execute contract for the Air Traffic Control Radio Replacement Phase 1 project at the Alexandria International Airport subject to funding and subject to the receipt of all proper and necessary bid documents.
THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION MARCH 23, 2023
--MINUTES Page 2 MOTION CJT BAYOU CUISINE DISCUSSION. (THIS MATTER MAY BE TAKEN UP IN EXECUTIVE SESSION). Motion by Mr. Sam Spurgeon, second by Mr. Zeb Winstead CJT Bayou Cuisine discussion. (This matter may be taken up in Executive Session).
Absent –Mr. Barron Yea – Mr. Bushnell Yea – Ms. Cooper Yea – Mr. Frazier Absent –COL Lloyd Absent– Mr. O’Quin Yea – Mr. Spurgeon Yea – Mr. Weems Yea – Mr. Winstead
Yea – 6 Absent - 3
By unanimous vote, the Board of Commissioners entered into Executive Session at 5:11 p.m.
The Board of Commissioners exited the Executive Session at 5:33 p.m.
- E. Comments by Legal Counsel – N/A
- F. Comments or Questions by Commissioners – N/A
- G. Staff Report – a). Financial: Received reimbursements from state, replenishing cash. Budget amendments are completed.
b). Air Traffic: Larger aircraft are making a difference but more flights are still needed. We will be meeting with airline consultant to discuss the possibility of United Airlines returning. ACE – Doing very well. 20 students and 2 getting private license soon. Million Air will have an open house on April 27 for students.
c). Economic Development/Operations: Micro Abrasives – first expansion outside the northeast is here at England Airpark. This company expanded at the airpark last year. They have extended their lease for 3 months. Million Air - FBO at England Airpark. They have recently done remodel of their building and improvements to their hangars. They have extended their lease 20 years. England Authority submitted on 3 out of 9 projects from La. Economic Development. If the project specifies property is to be bought, we cannot submit on that project as we can only lease, not sell. Some projects need a building quickly and cannot wait for one to be built. Operations: There were 63 residential calls, 14 commercial calls and 12 calls in ISB in the month of February.
- H. Public Comments or Questions – N/A There being no further business, Chair Sam Spurgeon adjourned the meeting at 5:33 p.m. THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION MARCH 23, 2023
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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 MARCH 23, 2023
The regular meeting of the Admin/Legal Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, MARCH 23, 2023 in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Chair of the England Authority, called the committee meetings to order. Ms. Robbyn Cooper gave the invocation. Chair Sam Spurgeon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Sam Spurgeon asked Commissioner Zeb Winstead, to proceed with the Admin/Legal Committee. Committee Chair Zeb Winstead.
Mr. Winstead stated there were no 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 MARCH 23, 2023
The regular meeting of the Finance Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, MARCH 23, 202 3 in the Eng land Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Chair Dennis Frazier requested a roll call.
The following were present: Mr. Richard Bushnell, Mrs. Robbyn Cooper, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Mr. Charlie Weems and Mr. Zeb Winstead.
Absent: Mr. William Barron, COL Katrina Lloyd and Mr. Patrick O’Quin.
Received schedule of paid invoices for the month of February 2023.
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 Charlie Weems, Chair of the Audit Committee.
Mr. Dennis Frazier, Committee Chair FINANCE COMMITTEE AUDIT COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MARCH 23, 2023
The regular meeting of the Audit Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, MARCH 23, 2023 in the England Authority Board Room , 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Chair Sam Spurgeon called on Commissioner Charlie Weems, Chair for the Audit Committee.
Commissioner Charlie Weems, Chair of the Audit Committee, stated that there were no items to discuss and next called for any additions or public comments.
There being none, Mr. Weems dismissed the Audit Committee.
Chair Sam Spurgeon next called upon Commissioner Richard Bushnell, in the absence of 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 MARCH 23, 2023
The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, MARCH 23, 2023 in the England Authority Board Room,
Vice-Chair Richard Bushnell requested a roll call.
The following were present: Mr. Richard Bushnell, Mrs. Robbyn Cooper, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Mr. Charlie Weems and Mr. Zeb Winstead.
Absent: Mr. William Barron, COL Katrina Lloyd and Mr. Patrick O’Quin
Motion by Mr. Dennis Frazier, second by Mr. Zeb Winstead to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement with Meyer Logistics for space in building #1203.
On vote, motion carried.
Committee Vice-Chair Mr. Richard Bushnell stated that there were no items to discuss and next called for any additions or public comments.
There being none, Mr. Richard Bushnell 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 MARCH 23, 2023
The regular meeting of the Operations Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, MARCH 23, 2023 in the England A uthority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Chair Robbyn Cooper, requested a roll call.
The following were present: Mr. Richard Bushnell, Ms. Robbyn Cooper, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Mr. Charlie Weems and Mr. Zeb Winstead.
Absent: Mr. William Barron, COL Katrina Lloyd and Mr. Patrick O’Quin
To hear from Golf Committee on Financial Analysis/Review. Mr. Weems reported all of Summer Steiner’s golf course budget numbers are correct. England Airpark has had an approximate $500,000.00 loss to date. Revenues are not as projected. The golf course should be able to catch up in warmer months. David Broussard reported staff is meeting the golf course personnel every other week. Elite has a marketing plan to attract new customers and will concentrate on course conditions. Robby Cooper requested a presentation from Elite Golf in a few months.
Presentation and discussion regarding England Village. David Broussard reported England Village makes about $100,000.00 per year. Short term plan is to maintain and paint buildings and improve parking lots. Eight apartments are being brought up to rent and there is a waiting list.
Committee Chair Robbyn Cooper 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 MARCH 23, 2023
The regular meeting of the Human Resources Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, MARCH 23, 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 Charlie Weems, in the absence of 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 MARCH 23, 2023
The regular meeting of the Capital Project s Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, MARCH 23, 2023 in the England A uthority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.
Vice-Chair Charlie Weems of the Capital Projects Committee, requested a roll call.
The following were present: Mr. Richard Bushnell, Ms. Robbyn Cooper, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Mr. Charlie Weems and Mr. Zeb Winstead.
Absent: Mr. William Barron, COL Katrina Lloyd and Mr. Patrick O’Quin
Mr. Weems called for any comments from the public. There being none, Mr. Weems proceeded with the Capital Projects Committee.
Motion by Mr. Sam Spurgeon, second by Mr. Zeb Winstead to authorize Executive Director to execute contract for the Air Traffic Control Radio Replacement Phase 1 project at the Alexandria International Airport subject to funding and subject to the receipt of all proper and necessary bid documents.
On vote, motion carried.
Mr. Weems next called on Mr. Scott Gammel to give Status Report. Status Report – Presented by Scott Gammel, Deputy Director-Airport
- a) Part 150 Noise Program – More people coming forward. Meeting with FAA next week.
- b) Runway Extension – Should have funding soon.
- c) Airfield Electrical Rehab – Project is moving forward.
- d) Runway Safety Area Rehabilitation – Project is going well.
- e) Wildlife Safety Rehab Fencing – Project should be completed in May.
- f) Master Plan – Should present final draft to board in May.
- g) North Ramp Wash Rack – Received environmental approval from the military.
- h) South Ramp Rehab – Project is 75% completed.
- i) Terminal Security Upgrade – All equipment needed is ordered and new person hired.
- j) ATCT Radio Refurbishment – Motion already made.
- k) Page and Ortego Historical Monument – Six month lead time of monuments. Pictures will be inside airport. Mr. Frazier requested naming flight school building Page/Ortego.
Heard from David Broussard, Deputy Director-Landside, on the following projects:
- a) Multi - Family Housing – Interest rates need to come down before moving forward.
- b) OakWing – Previously discussed. Renovations now focused on clubhouse.
- c) Renewable Energy – Lease is at CLECO for review.
- d) Parc England – Contractor will start tear out for remediation on Monday.
There being no further items to discuss, Mr. Barron adjourned the Capital Project Committee at 5:34 P.M.
William Barron, Committee Chair CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District
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