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

May 23, 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 the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Introduce resolution to amend EEIDD ordinances part two.

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THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE COMMITTEE

May 23, 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 the 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 April 2024. (Information Binder Index #2)
2. Presentation on 2024/2025 fiscal year budget by Ms. Summer Steiner.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

AUDIT COMMITTEE

May 23, 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 the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

May 23, 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 the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Lease Amendment #1 to the lease between EEIDD and Reddy Ice, LLC for space in building #1203 located at 1616 Kegleman Blvd. (Information Binder Index #3)
2. Motion to approve the sublease between Freeman Holdings, LLC (Million Air of Alexandria) and No Drag Aviation Detailing, an independent contractor, for services provided at AEX. (Information Binder Index #4)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

May 23, 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 the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

May 23, 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 the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items. .

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

May 23, 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 the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion authorizing Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Air Traffic Control Radio Replacement. (Information Binder Index #5)
2. To hear status from Scott Gammel on the following air side projects:

• a. Part 150 Noise Program ($77,224,000) – Presentation by consultant.
• b. Runway 18/36 Extension ($18,000,000) – Mobilization and groundbreaking should begin within the next 30 days.
• c. Airfield Electrical Rehab ($14,035,000) – Onsite FAA inspection last week. Waiting on final punch list to be submitted by FAA.
• d. Runway Safety Area Rehabilitation ($9,262,293) – All asphalt phase is completed; runway striping to begin next week, then project closeout.
• e. Wildlife Safety Rehab Fencing ($3.4 million) – Project Complete.
• f. Master Plan ($675,000)- Expecting FAA comments next week.
• g. North Ramp Wash Rack ($2.9 million) – Groundbreaking began this week. .
• h. Terminal Security Upgrade – Waiting on FAA grant to procure equipment needed.
• i. ATCT Radio Refurbishment – Completed
• j. Page and Ortego Historical Monument – Waiting on a list of artists from the Museum of Art for selection and to begin mural design in airport terminal.

3. 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

May 23, 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 April 25, 2024, regular session meeting. (Information Binder Index #1)
2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Lease Amendment #1 to the lease between EEIDD and Reddy Ice, LLC for space in building #1203 located at 1616 Kegleman Blvd. (Information Binder Index #3)
3. Motion to approve the sublease between Freeman Holdings, LLC (Million Air of Alexandria) and No Drag Aviation Detailing, an independent contractor, for services provided at AEX. (Information Binder Index #4)
4. Motion authorizing Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Air Traffic Control Radio Replacement. (Information Binder Index #5)
5. Presentation by Brown and Brown regarding insurance rates.
6. Presentation by Deborah Lagos regarding Land Reuse program.

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 May 23, 2024

The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Regular Session in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 5:53 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. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Steven Mansour, Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Charlie Weems, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, and Mr. Dennis Frazier.

Absent: Mr. Jamar Gailes and Mr. Taylor Cottano

Also present were members of the England Authority staff: Mr. Ralph Hennessy, Executive Director, Mr. Scott Gammel, Deputy Director of Aviation and Capital Projects, Ms. Summer Steiner, Director of Finance and Human Resources, Mr. David Broussard, Deputy Director -Landside, and Mr. Matt Nowlin, Legal Counsel.

Chair Spurgeon asked if there were any public comments or questions. Hearing none, Mr. Spurgeon proceeded with the action items.

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.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2024, REGULAR SESSION MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Charlie Weems to approve the Minutes of April 25, 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. 034-2024

MOTION TO APPROVE THE SUBLEASE BETWEEN FREEMAN HOLDINGS, LLC (MILLION AIR OF ALEXANDRIA) AND NO DRAG AVIATION DETAILING, AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AT AEX. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Sam Spurgeon to approve the sublease between Freeman Holdings, LLC (Million Air of Alexandria) and No Drag Aviation Detailing, an independent contractor for services provided at AEX. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried. 035-2024

MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXEUCTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADIO REPLACEMENT. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Sam Spurgeon, to authorize the Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Air Traffic Control Radio Replacement. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and resolution carried. 036-2024

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION May 23, 2024

MOTION TO TABLE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXEUCTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AMENDMENT #1 TO THE LEASE BETWEEN EEIDD AND REDDY ICE, LLC FOR SPACE IN BUILDING Motion by Mr. Joe McPherson, second by Mr. Charlie Weems to table motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease amendment #1 to the lease between EEIDD and Reddy Ice, LLC for space in building # 1203 located

Mr. Sam Spurgeon requested a roll call vote.

Roll Call: Mr. Cottano -ABSENT Mr. Frazier -NO Mr. Gailes-ABSENT Mr. Lavergne-YES Mr. Mansour-NO Mr. McPherson-YES Mr. O’Quin-NO Mr. Spurgeon-NO Mr. Weems-YES Mr. Winstead-NO

The motion failed.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXEUCTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AMENDMENT #1 TO THE LEASE BETWEEN EEIDD AND REDDY ICE, LLC FOR SPACE IN BUILDING # 1203 LOCATED AT 1616 KEGLEMAN BLVD. Motion by Mr. Joe McPherson, second by Mr. Charlie Weems to authorize the Executive Director to execute lease amendment #1 to the lease between EEIDD and Reddy Ice, LLC for space in building # 1203 located at 1616 Kegleman Blvd. 037-2024

Mr. Sam Spurgeon requested a roll call vote.

Roll Call: Mr. Cottano -ABSENT Mr. Frazier -YES Mr. Gailes-ABSENT Mr. Lavergne-NO Mr. Mansour-YES Mr. McPherson-NO Mr. O’Quin-YES Mr. Spurgeon-YES Mr. Weems-NO Mr. Winstead-YES

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION May 23, 2024

he motion carried.

Presentation by Wendell Luneau with Brown and Brown regarding insurance rates:

Mr. Luneau stated that there is a 2% increase in exposure. He spoke about current industry trends and informed the Board on the new fiscal year’s upcoming rates. Mr. Luneau stated that $179,000 was the new quote to cover vehicles due to several being new. He discussed the types of insurance explored last fiscal year to cover the new fire truck. Airport liability insurance went up from $85,000 to $89,000 due to inflation. Mr. Luneau stated that the Event Center rate was decreased this year. Overall, it was down several percent from last year. Mr. Spurgeon asked if the new rate was reflected in the budget, and Miss Steiner stated it was.

Presentation by Deborah Lagos regarding Land Reuse program:

Ms. Lagos stated that since the beginning of the program close to 50 million dollars has been spent . She anticipates one final grant this year from the FAA. M s. Lagos presented a map of properties that were purchased and those that were to possibly be acquired. Ms. Lagos stated that there have been about 450 acres of property purchased. Ms. Lagos stated that the blue areas were the properties acquired. Ms. Lago s stated that there were a few properties that were being looked at in hopes of being purchased. Some properties refused, some had active offers, and some have legal issues.

• E. Comments by Legal Counsel – There were none.
• F. Questions by Commissioners -- There were none.
• G. Comments by Executive Director – Mr. Hennessy stated that Mr. Gammel and himself were able to attend the Jumpstart Conference in DC. Mr. Hennessy stated that they met with United, SkyWest, Allegiant, and Delta to discuss several things as well as the possibilities for AEX. Mr. Henessy also stated that they were able to meet with the Department of Homeland Security regarding the ICE facility and Lasalle Corrections at Congressman Higgins’ request. Mr. Hennessy stated that Homeland Security was very intrigued and asked a lot of questions. Lastly, Mr. Hennessy stated that he would continue to work on air service issues as they continue to materialize.
• H. Staff Report –

1). Financial: Ms. Steiner stated revenues were 1.7 % over budget and expenses were 6.5 % below budget. Ms. Steiner stated that everything looked great, and notes could be provided if there were any questions.

2). Air Traffic: Mr. Gammel Stated that American was up a little. The planes are full, and more capacity is needed. Mr. Gammel stated that fuel sales were up for the year. Mr. Lavergne asked if this was related to rotation and Mr. Gam mel stated it was. Mr. Lavergne asked Mr. Hennessy if AEX fuel charges were comparable to other surrounding airports, and Mr. Hennessy stated that they were. THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION May 23, 2024

• A) Airline services: No report
• B) ACE: No report.

3). Economic Development/Operations: Mr. Broussard stated it’s a typical month with 100 residential calls due to warmer temperatures, around 20 commercial calls, and no ISB calls. Mr. Broussard stated he had a good catchup call with UCORE this week and they are getting a lot of inquiries from customers that are interested to come and visit.

• I. Public Comments or Questions – None There being no further business, Mr. Sam Spurgeon adjourned the meeting at 6:54 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