England Economic & Industrial Development District

ENGLAND

AUTHORITY

Ralph Hennessy, C.M. Executive Director

Commissioners:

RAPIDES PARISH

Dennis Frazier Steven Mansour Sam Spurgeon

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

Jamar Gailes Oday Lavergne Patrick O’Quinn

CITY OF PINEVILLE

Taylor Cottano

TOWNS

Joe McPherson

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Charles S. Weems III Zeb Winstead

MEETING NOTICE

FR: Sam Spurgeon, Chair, England Authority

• A. CALL TO ORDER
• B. INVOCATION
• C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ADMIN/LEGAL

January 30, 2024

Members: ZEB WINSTEAD, CHAIR; SAM SPURGEON, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, 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 30, 2024

Members: DENNIS FRAZIER, CHAIR; ZEB WINSTEAD, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, 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.

1. To receive schedule of paid invoices for the month of December 2023. (Information Binder Index #2)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

AUDIT COMMITTEE

January 30, 2024

Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; DENNIS FRAZIER, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, 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.

1. Motion to receive the annual independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 2022/2023 from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC. (Information Binder Index #3)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

January 30, 2024

Members: PATRICK O’QUIN, CHAIR; JOE MCPHERSON, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Sam Spurgeon Charlie Weems, Zeb Winstead

AGENDA

• • Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Lease Amendment #1 between EEIDD and S&S Masonry for warehouse space in building #2327. (Information Binder Index #4)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

January 30, 2024

Members: ODAY LAVERGNE, CHAIR; PATRICK O’QUIN, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Jamar Gailes, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, 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 30, 2024

Members: TAYLOR COTTANO, CHAIR; JAMAR GAILES, VICE-CHAIR Dennis Frazier, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, 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 30, 2024

Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; STEVEN MANSOUR, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Joe McPherson, 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.

1. 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. Terminal Security Upgrade
• c. Airfield Electrical Rehab ($14,035,000) i. ATCT Radio Refurbishment
• d. Runway Safety Area Rehabilitation ($9,262,293) j. Page and Ortego Historical Monument
• e. Wildlife Safety Rehab Fencing ($3.4 million)
• f. Master Plan ($675,000)

2. To hear from David Broussard on the following land side projects:

• a. OakWing
• b. Renewable Energy
• c. Parc England

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Sam Spurgeon, Chair Taylor Cottano Zeb Winstead, Vice-Chair Dennis Frazier Charlie Weems, Secretary/Treasurer Oday Lavergne Steven Mansour Patrick O’Quin Jamar Gailes Joe McPherson

REGULAR MEETING

January 30, 2024 England Authority Board Room AGENDA

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

1. Motion to approve the Minutes of December 16, 2023, regular session meeting. (Information Binder Index #1)
2. Motion to receive the annual independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 202 2/2023 from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC. (Information Binder Index #3)
3. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Lease Amendment #1 between EEIDD and S&S Masonry for warehouse space in building #2327. (Information Binder Index #4)
4. Executive Summary Report Presentation & Discussion of the former Parc England Hotel.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(By unanimous vote)

• E. Comments by Legal Counsel
• F. Comments or Questions by Commissioners
• G. Comments by Executive Director
• H. Staff Report – 1) Financial

2. Air Traffic ● Airline Service ● ACE
3. Economic Development/Operations

• I. Public Comments or Questions
• J. Adjourn

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 30, 2024 The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Regular Session in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, on T uesday, January 30, 2024, at 4:48 p.m. Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Chair of the England Authority, requested a roll call. P resent: Mr. Sam Spurgeon, Chair, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Steven Mansour, Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Charlie Weems and Mr. Jamar Gailes. A bsent: Mr. Zeb Winstead and Mr. Taylor Cottano A lso present were members of the England Authority staff: Mr. Ralph Hennessy, Executive Director, Mr. David Broussard, Deputy Director-Landside, Ms. Summer Steiner, Director of Finance and Human Resources, and Mr. Matt Nowlin, Legal Counsel. C hair Spurgeon asked if there were any public comments or questions. Hearing none, Mr. Spurgeon proceeded with the action items. T he 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. M OTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14, 2023, REGULAR SESSION MEETING. Motion by Mr. Steve Mansour, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to approve the Minutes of December 14, 2024, regular session meeting. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried. 013-2024 M OTION TO RECEIVE THE ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT ON FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 FROM KOLDER, SLAVEN & COMPANY, LLC. Motion by Mr. Steve Mansour, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to receive the annual independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 2022/2023 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. 014-2024 . M OTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AMENDMENT #1 BETWEEN EEIDD AND S&S MASONRY FOR WAREHOUSE SPACE IN BUILDING #2327. Motion by Mr. Steve Mansour, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to authorize the Executive Director to execute Lease Amendment #1 between EEIDD and S&S Masonry for warehouse space in building #2327. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried. 015-2024 THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 30, 2024 Executive Summary Report Presentation and Discussion of the former Parc England Hotel: M

• r. Toney Jenkins, with Hospitality Advisors, presented a market study, along with a Q&A portion to the Board, regarding Parc England Hotel Via Zoom. No action was taken, and the Board directed the staff to continue investigating hotel operators for future discussion.
• E. C omments by Legal Counsel – Mr. Nowlin reminded Board Members to complete their Ethics Training by the end of the year.
• F. Q uestions by Commissioners – There were none. G. Staff Report – a). Executive Director: Mr. Henessy stated that the Strategic Plan Open House was currently underway at the Community Center. Mr. Hennessy also stated that the information requested from the Board, such as the Strategic Plan implementation, a list of available facilities, and looking at the Codes of Ordinances, would be given at the February meeting. b). Financial: Ms. Steiner stated 2 years ago was the first time that an outside firm was employed to do a full-scale inventory at the Airpark, they came back at the at the end of this last year to update/reconcile and ensure all new inventory items were tagged. Halfway through the year, revenue is 3.3% over year-to-date budget and expenses are 6.5 % below year-to-date budget. Ms. Steiner explained that next month she intends to make a budget amendment to incorporate changes to revenue from new leases and the new rates and charges study. c). Ai r Traffic: No Report Airline Service- No Report ACE: - No Report d). Economic Development/Operations: Mr. Broussard stated that there were 143 service calls, 31 commercial 109 residential due to the freezing weather. The Community center has 37 events completed. Mr. Broussard also stated that as far as Economic Development, a new LED Secretary has been appointed, who he will be getting to know soon. H . Public Comments or Questions – None There being no further business, Mr. Sam Spurgeon adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m. THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 30, 2024 __ 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 ADM IN/LEGAL COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT JANUARY 30, 2024 T he regular meeting of the Admin/Legal Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held at 4:04 p.m. on Tuesday, JANUARY 30, 2024, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. Mr. S am Spurgeon, Chair of the England Authority, called the committee meetings to order . Mr. Sam Spurgeon gave the invocation. Mr. Sam Spurgeon led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ch air Sam Spurgeon, Vice Chair, proceeded with the Admin/Legal Committee in the absence of Mr. Winstead. Mr. Spurgeon stated there were no items to discuss and asked if there were any comments or additions to the agenda. There being none, Vice Chair Sam Spurgeon then dismissed the Admin/Legal Committee. C hair Sam Spurgeon next called upon Commissioner Dennis Frazier, Chair of the Finance Committee. Mr. S am Spurgeon, Vice Committee Chair ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE F INANCE COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT JANUARY 30, 2024 T he regular meeting of the Finance Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. Chai r Dennis Frazier requested a roll call. T he following were present: Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Jamar Galis, Oday Lavergne, Mr. Steven Mansour, Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Sam Spurgeon, and Mr. Charlie Weems. A bsent: Mr. Zeb Winstead & Mr. Taylor Cottano R eceived schedule of paid invoices for the month of December 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. T here being none, Mr. Frazier adjourned the Finance Committee. Ch air Sam Spurgeon called upon Commissioner Charlie Weems, Chair of the Audit Committee. Mr. D ennis Frazier, Committee Chair FINANCE COMMITTEE AUDIT COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 30, 2024 The regular meeting of the Audit Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on T uesday, January 30, 2024, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. Chair Sam Spurgeon called on Commissioner Charlie Weems, Chair for the Audit Committee. Chair Mr. Charlie Weems requested a roll call. The following were present: Mr. Charlie Weems, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Steve Mansour, Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin and Mr. Sam Spurgeon. ABSENT: Mr. Zeb Winstead and Mr. Taylor Cottano Motion by Mr. Charlie Weems, second by Mr. Steven Mansour, Motion to receive the annual independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 2022/2023 from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC. On vote, motion carried. P resentation given by Nick Fowlkes, CPA & Partner at Kolder Slaven. Mr. Fowlkes gave a detailed description of the audit that was conducted. Mr. Fowlkes also engaged in a lengthy Q&A with board members. C ommissioner Charlie Weems, Chair of the Audit Committee, stated that there were no items to discuss and next called for any additions or public comments. T here being none, Mr. Frazier dismissed the Audit Committee. C hair Sam Spurgeon next called upon Commissioner Mr. Joe McPherson, Vice chair of the Economic Development Committee. Mr. Charlie Weems, Committee Chair AUDIT COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE T HE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT JANUARY 30, 2024 T he regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Tuesday, JANUARY 30, 2024, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. T he Chair, Mr. Patrick O’Quin requested a roll call. T he following were present: Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Dennis Frazier. Jamar Gailes Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Steve Mansour, Mr. Sam Spurgeon, and Mr. Cha ABS ENT: Mr. Zeb Winstead & Mr. Taylor Cottano M otion by Mr. Patrick O’Quin Second by Mr. Charlie Weems to authorize the Executive Director to execute Lease Amendment #1 between EEIDD and S&S Masonry for warehouse space in building #2327. O n vote, motion carried. C hair Mr. O’Quin stated that there were no items to discuss and next called for any additions or public comments. T here being none, Mr. O’Quin adjourned the Economic Development Committee. Ch air Sam Spurgeon next called upon Commissioner Oday Lavergne, Chair of the Operations Committee. ___ Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Committee Vice Chair ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District OPERATIONS COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 30, 2024 T he regular meeting of the Audit Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. C hair Sam Spurgeon called on Commissioner Oday Lavergne, Chair for the Operations Committee. C ommissioner Oday Lavergne, Chair of the Operations Committee, stated that there were no items to discuss and next called for any additions or public comments. T here being none, Mr. Lavergne dismissed the Operations Committee. C hair Sam Spurgeon next called upon Commissioner Jamar Gailes , Vice chair of the Human Resources Committee. Mr. Oday Lavergne, Committee Chair OPERATIONS COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 30, 2024 The regular meeting of the Human Resources Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, January 30, 2024, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. Chair Sam Spurgeon called on Commissioner Gailes, Vice Chair for the Human Resources Committee. Mr. Gailes stated that there were no items on the agenda and ca lled for any additions or comments from the public. There being non e, Commissioner Gailes adjourned the Human Resource Committee. Chair Sam Spurgeon next called upon Commissioner Charlie Weems, Chair of the Capital Projects Committee. Jamar Gailes, Committee Vice Chair HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 30, 2024 The regular meeting of the Capital Projects Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Developme nt District was held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. Mr. Charlie Weems, Chair of the Capital Projects Committee, requested a roll call. The following were present. Charlie Weems, Mr. Steven Mansour, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, and Mr. Sam Spurgeon. Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano and Mr. Zeb Winstead. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to adopt Work Authorization Number 1 with Michael Baker International, Inc. for the Rehabilitation and Expansion of North Ramp (Design Only). On vote, motion carried. Mr. Weems next called on Mr. Ralph Hennessy to give the Status Report. Status Report – Presented by Ralph Hennessy, Executive Director
• a) P art 150 Noise Program – FAA meeting in 2 weeks about funding.
• b) Runway Extension – No report
• c) Runway Safety Area Rehabilitation –Work will have to be done at night due to asphalt temperature. Finalizing in February or March
• d) Wildlife Safety Rehab Fencing – 200 of feet left to complete. Will finalize in the next few weeks.
• e) Master Plan – No report
• f) North Ramp Wash Rack– Lead time for pumps is a year. The contractor is working on his schedule to begin on the wash pad.
• g) Terminal Security Upgrade – No report.
• h) ATCT Radio Refurbishment –No Report.
• i) P age and Ortego Historical Monument – Looking at unveiling of plaques in March.

Heard from David Broussard, Deputy Director-Landside, on the following projects:

• a) Mu lti - Family Housing – Nothing new to report.
• b) OakWing –Heard from Brady. Gave financial updates from December food and beverage revenue are up 40%. Large increase in banquet business. Full facility is 26% above revenue. Public green fees were increased last week. Brady stated that he scheduled a meeting with the CVB. Brady also discussed the zip code participation at the club.
• c) Renewable Energy – Met with Cleco. Had conversations about potential forms of energy products. Nothing new as far as physical activity at the site.
• d) Parc England –Presentation to be done in regular meeting. T here being no further items to discuss, Mr. Weems adjourned the Capital Project Committee. C harlie Weems , Committee Chair CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District