England Economic & Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JUNE 29, 2023

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The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in a Special Session in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 4:01p.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, Mr. Richard Bushnell, Ms. Robbyn Cooper, Mr. William Barron, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Patrick O’Quin.

Also present were members of the England Authority staff: Mr. Ralph Hennessy, Executive Director, Mr. David Broussard, Deputy Director-Landside, and Ms. Summer Steiner, Director of Finance.

The England Economic and Industrial Development District was duly convened as the g overning authority of said District by Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Chair, who stated that the England Eco nomic and Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business.

MOTION TO ADOPT THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024; CARRYING OVER CAPITAL FUNDS FROM PRIOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Motion by Mr. Charlie Weems, second by Mr. Dennis Frazier to adopt the Operating and Capital Budgets for the England Economic and Industrial Development District for Fiscal Year 2023/2024; appropriating funds for the Operating and Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024; carrying over Capital Funds from prior Fiscal Year 2022/2023 and other matters with respect thereto. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.031-

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW PROPERTY INSURANCE, UPON RECEIPT OF UPDATED QUOTES, FOR THE YEAR 2023/2024. Motion by Mr. Richard Bushnell, second by Mr. Charlie Weems to authorize Executive Director to renew property insurance, upon receipt of updated quotes, for the year 2023/2024. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.032-

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EEIDD AND THE LOUISIANA STATE FIRE MARSHAL FOR BUILDING #1707 Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Dennis Frazier to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and the Louisiana State Fire Marshal for building #1707. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.033-2023

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JUNE 29, 2023

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There being no further business, Chair Sam Spurgeon adjourned the meeting at 4:14 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

MEETING NOTICE

FR: Sam Spurgeon, Chair, England Authority

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

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

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

June 29, 2023 England Authority Board Room AGENDA

• A. Call to Order
• B. Roll Call
• C. Public Comments or Questions
• D. Active Items

1. Motion to adopt the Operating and Capital Budgets f or the England Economic and I ndustrial Development District for Fiscal Year 202 3/2024; appropriating funds for the Operating and Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year 202 3/2024; carrying over Capital Funds from prior Fiscal Year 20 22/2023 and other matters wi th respect thereto. (Information Binder Index #1)
2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to renew property insurance, upon receipt of updated quotes, for the year 2023/2024. (Information Binder Index #2)
3. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and the Louisiana S tate Fi re Marshal for building #1707. (Information Binder Index #3)

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(By unanimous vote)

• E. Comments by Legal Counsel
• F. Comments or Questions by Commissioners
• G. Public Comments or Questions
• H. Adjourn