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

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

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

Executive Committee February 27, 2025

Members: ZEB WINSTEAD, O’DAY LAVERGNE, JAMAR GAILES, SAM SPURGEON

AGENDA

• • Additions to the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to approve minutes of February 12, 2025, Executive Committee meeting. (Information Binder Index #2)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ADMIN/LEGAL

February 27, 2025

Members: STEVEN MANSOUR, CHAIR; CHARLIE WEEMS, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Sam Spurgeon, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Zeb Winstead

AGENDA

• • Additions to the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to declare property as excess, not needed for public purpose and authorizing the sale of said surplus or salvage. (Information Binder Index #3)
2. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute an Act of Donation with Front Porch, related to EEIDD receiving a 2018 Toyota Sienna Van owned by Front Porch. (Information Binder Index #4)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE

February 27, 2025

Members: JOE MCPHERSON, CHAIR; DENNIS FRAZIER, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Sam Spurgeon, Charlie Weems, Steve Mansour, Patrick O’Quin, Zeb Winstead, Oday Lavergne

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 January 2025. (Information Binder Index #5)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

February 27, 2025

Members: PATRICK O’QUIN, CHAIR; JOE MCPHERSON, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Sam Spurgeon, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, 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 the Executive Director to execute Amendment #2 to the lease between EEIDD and Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. (Information Binder Index # 6)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

February 27, 2025

Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; TAYLOR COTTANO, VICE-CHAIR Steven Mansour, Dennis Frazier, Sam Spurgeon, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Zeb Winstead

AGENDA

• • Additions to the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement No. H.016404 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for the Thermoplastic Installation in the amount of $62,296.00. (Information Binder Index #7)
2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to contract with Kazette Enterprises, Inc., for assistance with DBE program for Alexandria International Airport. (Information Binder Index #8)
3. For updates on Capital Projects (see Information Binder Index #9.)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

REGULAR MEETING

February 27, 2025 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 January 30, 2025, regular session meeting . (Information Binder Index #1)
2. Motion to declare property as excess, not needed for public purpose and authorizing the sale of said surplus or salvage. (Information Binder Index #3)
3. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute an Act of Donation with Front Porch, related to EEIDD receiving a 2018 Toyota Sienna Van owned by Front Porch. (Information Binder Index #4)
4. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment #2 to the lease between EEIDD and Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. (Information Binder Index #6)
5. Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement No. H.016404 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for the Thermoplastic Installation in the amount of $62,296.00. (Information Binder Index #7)
6. Motion to authorize Executive Director to contract with Kazette Enterprises, Inc., for assistance with DBE program for Alexandria International Airport. (Information Binder Index #8)
7. Presentation by Jeremiah Gerald with ASM North America regarding air service.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(By unanimous vote)

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

2. Air Traffic
3. Economic Development/Operations

• I. Public Comments or Questions
• J. Adjourn

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Regular Session at The Community Center at England Airpark, 1718 Kegleman Blvd. , Alexandria, Louisiana, on Thursday, February 27, at 4:45 p.m.

Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair of the England Authority, requested a roll call.

Present: Chair, Zeb Winstead, Vice Chair, Oday Lavergne, Secretary/Treasurer, Jamar Gailes, Dennis Frazier, Joe McPherson, Charlie Weems and Steven Mansour.

Absent: Taylor Cottano, Sam Spurgeon and Patrick O’Quin

The invocation was led by Mr. Jamar Gailes , and the Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Zeb Winstead .

Also present were members of the England Authority staff: Mr. Ralph Hennessy, Executive Director, Mr. David Broussard, Deputy Director, Mr. Scott Gammel, Director of Aviation, and Mr. Matt Nowlin, Legal Counsel.

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

The England Economic and Industrial Development District was duly convened as the governing authority of said District by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair, who stated that the England Economic and Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business.

MOTION TO APPROVE ACTIVE ITEMS 1-5 AND AMENDED ITEM 6 AS CONSENT. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve active items 1-5 and amended item 6 as consent. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 30, 2025, REGULAR SESSION MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to approve the Minutes of January 30, 2025, regular session meeting. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION TO DECLARE PROPERTY AS EXCESS, NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID SURPLUS OR SALVAGE. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to declare property as excess, not needed for public purpose and authorizing the sale of said surplus or salvage. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN ACT OF DONATION WITH FRONT PORCH, RELATED TO EEIDD RECEIVING A 2018 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN OWNED BY FRONT PORCH. THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to authorize the Executive Director to execute an act of donation with Front Porch, related to EEIDD receiving a 2018 Toyota Sienna van owned by Front Porch. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT #2 TO THE LEASE BETWEEN EEIDD AND GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES, INC. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment #2 to the lease between EEIDD and Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT NO. H.016404 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD FOR THE THERMOPLASTIC INSTALLATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,296.00. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement No. H.016404 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EIDD for the Thermoplastic Installation in the amount of $62,296.00. 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 CONTRACT WITH, EDDLEMON AND ASSOCIATES LLC., FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DBE PROGRAM FOR ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to authorize the Executive Director to contract with Eddlemon and Associates, LLC., for assistance with DBE program for Alexandria International Airport. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

PRESENTATION BY JEREMIAH GERALD WITH ASM NORTH AMERICA REGARDING AIR SERVICE. Mr. Gerald talked about Air Service Development works and the role they play, airline issues and air service developments to date. Discussed ongoing dialogue with airlines, local community advocates, coordination with stockholders and new development outreach to connect airlines with airports. Talked about fuel prices, inflation, Ukraine and COVID 19 impacts on travel. Also talked about regulation of government policies and staffing/labor cost. He wants AEX to target new growing airlines and have conversations with the new airlines by 2027.

Comments by Legal Counsel – There were none.

Questions by Commissioners Mr. McPherson stated the Committee Meeting minutes need to be approved by the Board.

Comments by Executive Director

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Staff Reports:

1. Financial: Ms. Summer Steiner stated the budget is on tract but ½% over budget.
2. Air Traffic: Mr. Scott Gammel stated that air services and air operations were down due to 13 weather related cancellations.

• A) Airline services: Delta’s numbers continue to go up. Fuel sales are up 26% for the year.

3. Economic Development/Operations: Mr. David Broussard stated submissions for projects were slower this month. He submitted on the Fire Starter project. R eceived a number of RFP’s from the state but could not submit on them due to specific geography requirements. Attended a conference on manufacturing that had 1700 companies there. Met with several companies.

Public Comments or Questions – There were none.

There being no further business, Mr. Zeb Winstead adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.

Zeb Winstead, Chair England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners

Jamar Gailes, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT February 27, 2025

The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Community Center at England Airpark, 1718 Kegleman Blvd., Alexandria, Louisiana. Call to order at 4:02 PM. Mr. Jamar Gailes gave the Invocation, and Mr. Oday Lavergne led Pledge of Allegiance.

The Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, requested a roll call.

The following were present. Zeb Winstead, Mr. Oday Lavergne and Mr. Jamar Gailes.

Absent: Mr. Sam Spurgeon.

Motion by Mr. Oday Lavergne , seconded by Mr. Jamar Gailes , to approve minutes of February 12, 2025, Executive Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

Mr. Winstead 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. Winstead adjourned the Executive Committee.

Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead called upon Commissioner, Mr. Steven Mansour, Chair of the Admin/Legal Committee.

Mr. Zeb Winstead, Committee Chair EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT February 27, 2025

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Community Center at England

The Committee Chair, Mr. Steven Mansour, requested a roll call.

The following were present: Mr. Mansour, Mr. Frazier, Mr. Gailes, Mr. Lavergne, Mr. Winsted, and Mr. McPherson.

Absent: Mr. Weems, Mr. Cottano, Mr. Spurgeon, and Mr. O’Quin.

MOTION TO DECLARE PROPERTY AS EXCESS, NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID SURPLUS OR SALVAGE. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to declare property as excess, not needed for public purposes and authorizing the sale of said surplus or salvage.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN ACT OF DONATION WITH FRONT PORCH, RELATED TO EEIDD RECEIVING A 2018 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN OWNED BY FRONT PORCH. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to authorize the Executive Director to execute an Act of Donation with Front Porch, related to EEIDD receiving a 2018 Toyota Sienna Van owned by Front Porch.

On vote, motion carried.

Mr. Weems arrived at 4:08 PM

Mr. Mansour 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. Mansour adjourned the Admin/Legal Committee.

Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead called upon Commissioner, Mr. Joe McPherson, Chair of the Finance/Audit Committee.

Mr. Steven Mansour, Committee Chair ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE

FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT February 27, 2025

The regular meeting of the Finance Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Community Center at England Airpark, 1718 Kegleman Blvd., Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Committee Chair, Mr. Joe McPherson, requested a roll call.

The following were present: Mr. Steven Mansour, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Zeb Winsted, and Mr. Joe McPherson.

Absent: Mr. Charlie Weems, Mr. Taylor Cottano, Mr. Sam Spurgeon, and Mr. Patrick O’Quin

TO RECEIVE SCHEDULE OF PAID INVOICES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2025. The Commissioners reviewed the schedule of paid invoices for the month of January 2025. There were no questions or comments upon reviewing.

Mr. McPherson 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. McPherson adjourned the Finance Committee.

Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead called upon Commissioner Joe McPherson , Vice Chair of the Economic Development Committee.

Mr. Joe McPherson, Committee Chair FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT February 27, 2025

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Community Center at England Airpark,

The Chair, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, requested a roll call.

The following were present: Mr. Steven Mansour, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Zeb Winsted, Mr. Joe McPherson and Mr. Charlie Weems.

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano, Mr. Sam Spurgeon, and Mr. Patrick O’Quin

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT #2 TO THE LEASE BETWEEN EEIDD AND GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES, INC. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Steven Mansour to authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment #2 to the lease between EEIDD and Global Crossing Airlines, Inc.

On vote, motion carried.

The Vice Chair, Mr. McPherson, stated that there were no items to discuss and next called for any additions or public comments.

There being none, Mr. McPherson adjourned the Economic Development Committee.

Mr. Zeb Winstead called on Mr. Weems, Chair of the Capital Projects Committee.

Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Committee Vice Chair ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT February 27, 2025

The regular meeting of the Capital Projects Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on THURSDAY, February 27, 2025, The Community Center at England Airpark, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Committee Chair, Mr. Charlie Weems, requested a roll call.

The following were present: Mr. Steven Mansour, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Zeb Winsted, Mr. Joe McPherson and Mr. Charlie Weems.

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano, and Mr. Sam Spurgeon.

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT NO. H.016404 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD FOR THE THERMOPLASTIC INSTALLATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,296.00. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement No. H.016404 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for the Thermoplastic Installation in the amount of $62,296.00.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CONTRACT WITH KAZETTE ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DBE PROGRAM FOR ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to authorize the Executive Director to contract with Kazette Enterprises, Inc., for assistance with DBE program for Alexandria International Airport.

A correction was made to motion without objections to correct the name Kazette Enterprises to Edleman and Associates, LLC.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CONTRACT WITH EDLEMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC., FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DBE PROGRAM FOR ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

On vote, motion carried.

There being no further items to discuss, Mr. Weems adjourned the Capital Project Committee

Mr. Charlie Weems, Chair CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District