England Economic & Industrial Development District

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

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

April 24, 2025

AGENDA

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

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to approve the minutes of April 16, 2025, Executive Committee meeting. (Information Binder Index #1)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE

April 24, 2025

Members: STEVEN MANSOUR, CHAIR; CHARLIE WEEMS, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Myron Lawson, Jr., 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 approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Admin/Legal Committee meeting. (Information Binder Index #2)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE

April 24, 2025

Members: JOE MCPHERSON, CHAIR; DENNIS FRAZIER, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Myron Lawson, Jr., Charlie Weems, Steve Mansour, Patrick O’Quin, Zeb Winstead, Oday Lavergne FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE (Continued)

AGENDA

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

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting. (Information Binder Index #3)
2. To receive schedule of paid invoices for the month of March 2025. (Information Binder Index #4)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

April 24, 2025

Members: PATRICK O’QUIN, CHAIR; JOE MCPHERSON, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Myron Lawson, Jr., 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 approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting. (Information Binder Index #5)
2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Supplemental Agreement #23 with the United States of America for the JRTC Intermediate Staging Base (ISB). (Information Binder Index #6)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

April 24, 2025

Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; TAYLOR COTTANO, VICE-CHAIR Steven Mansour, Dennis Frazier, Myron Lawson, Jr., 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 approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Capital Project Committee meeting. (Information Binder Index #7)
2. Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement No. H.015669 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for the Runway Extension Phase III in the amount of $23,462. (Information Binder Index #8)

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE (Continued)

AGENDA

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

3. Motion authorizing the Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the North Apron Wash Rack & Lift Station Rehabilitation. (Information Binder Index #9)
4. Review updates on Capital Projects (see Information Binder Index #10) 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 Myron Lawson, Jr.

REGULAR MEETING

April 24, 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 March 27, 2025, Regular session meetings. (Information Binder Index #11)
2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Supplemental Agreement #23 with the United States of America for the JRTC Intermediate Staging Base (ISB). (Information Binder Index #6)
3. Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement No. H.015669 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for the Runway Extension Phase III in the amount of $23,462. (Information Binder Index #8)
4. Motion authorizing the Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the North Apron Wash Rack & Lift Station Rehabilitation. (Information Binder Index #9)
5. To hear TSA Real ID update.
6. To hear Legislative update and briefing on bills being tracked in the Legislature.
7. To hear update on UCORE by Pat Ryan, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of UCORE.
8. Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss updates in litigation regarding CJT Bayou Cuisine, LLC, ET AL V. EEIDD Civil Suit No.: 276,300-A, 9 th JDC; Rapides Parish, LA. See LSA-R.S. 42:17(A)(2).

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 APRIL 24, 2025

The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Regular Session in the England Airpark Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair of the England Authority, called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.

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.

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

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano and Mr. 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.

MOTION TO APPROVE ACTIVE AGENDA ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4 AND THE ADDITIONAL MOTION AS CONSENT. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to approve active items 1 through 4 and additional motion 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 MARCH 27, 2025, REGULAR SESSION MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to approve the Minutes of March 27, 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 AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #23 WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE JRTC INTERMEDIATE STAGING BASE (ISB). Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to authorize Executive Director to execute Supplemental Agreement #23 with the United States of America for the JRTC Intermediate Staging Base (ISB). 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.015669 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD FOR THE RUNWAY EXTENSION PHASE III IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,462. Board of Commissioners Regular Session April 24, 2025

Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement No. H.015669 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for the Runway Extension Phase III in the amount of $23,462. The Chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE NORTH APRON WASH RACK & LIFT STATION REHABILITATION. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, authorizing the Executive Director to e xecute the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the North Apron Wash Rack & Lift Station Rehabilitation. T he Chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

Mr. Scott Gammel gave an update on the TSA Real ID which goes into effect nationwide on May 7, 2025. A s of May 7 th, a Real ID or passport will be required for all domestic flights and to access Federal buildings. If you do not have a Real ID or passport on May 7th, be prepared to go through additional TSA screening.

Mr. Ralph Hennessy gave an update on various legislation that is going through the Legislature, such as HB No. 2 pertaining to funding for the maintenance hangar . H ouse Bill 349 would provide supplemental pay for ARFF firefighters employed by an airport authority . House Bill 397 would provide for revisions to the Code of Governmental Ethics, which could possibly pertain to the England Authority Board. House Bill 428 recreates the Department of Transportation and Development. House Bill 507 establishes High Impact Job Program within LED and provides for administration of the program. House Bill 556 reforms operations for LED, and Senate Bill 161 is related to some of the additional recommended changes to LED.

Mr. Pat Ryan, Chairman and Chief Executive Office of UCORE, joined the Board meeting via Microsoft Teams to provide an update on UCORE. Mr. Ryan reported a groundbreaking for the UCORE facility at England Airpark is tentatively scheduled for the end of May with first line production scheduled to begin at the England Airpark facility in 2025.

Comments by Legal Counsel : Mr. Matt Nowlin reminded the Commissioners that the Tier 2.1 Personal Financial Disclosure Statement is due May 15, 2025. Mr. Nowlin also reported that he is working on updating the residential leases for England Estates and England Village.

Questions by Commissioners: Mr. Joe McPherson reminded the Board that July 1 st is the beginning of our budget year.

Comments by Executive Director : Mr. Hennessy briefed the Commissioners on traveling to Washington, DC with Mr. Gammel. They had great meetings with the legislatures as well as attending the American Defense Communities Conference.

Mr. Hennessy notified the Board that May 17th is the grand opening of the AEX Loop, which will be a 9- mile loop utilizing Perimeter Road. The Perimeter Road portion of the route will be restricted to bicycles, runners and pedestrians only. No vehicles will be permitted.

Mr. Hennessy will schedule a meeting later with the Commissioners to discuss re -establishing a land use map.

Board of Commissioners Regular Session April 24, 2025

Staff Reports:

1. Financial: Mr. Hennessy noted Ms. Steiner was at a conference and asked the Commissioners if they had any questions pertaining to the provided financials to please reach out to Ms. Steiner upon her return to the office the following day.
2. Air Traffic: Mr. Scott Gammel stated air traffic is down but when United Airlines returns, we should see an improvement in these numbers . Fuel sales are at record high due to recent military rotations which shows the importance of having these military rotations to continue to utilize the ISB . A grant application has been submitted to the FAA to replace the baggage belt at AEX. If the application is denied, EEIDD will fund the replacement of the baggage belt in next year’s budget.
3. Economic Development/Operations: Mr. David Broussard reported that due to the tariffs being raised there has been an increase in inquiries regarding the EEIDD Foreign Trade Zone, which can be used anywhere within Rapides Parish.

Mr. Broussard reported that he has seen an increase in i nterest in warehouse space, including a project he submitted to an out -of-state site selector for a food grade warehouse. It was also reported that LaSalle Corrections is looking at a major expansion with a new project with Homeland Security and they have submitted their expansion plan to Homeland Security.

Mr. Broussard stated that LED is creating a large site development fund to help entities compete with other states on large projects. Mr. Broussard also had a preliminary meeting with CLECO regarding certifying another 120 acres adjacent to the Union Tank E-1 site adjacent to Highway 1.

Public Comments or Questions – There were no public comments or questions.

At 5:26 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Zeb Winstead , Second by Mr. Jamar Gail es, to enter Executive Session to discuss updates in litigation regarding CJT Bayou Cuisine, LLC, E T AL V EEIDD Civil Suit No.: 276,300-A, 9 th JDC, Rapides Parish, LA. Upon unanimous consent, motion carried.

At 5:51 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Oday Lavergne, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes , to exit the executive session.

There being no further business, Mr. Zeb Winstead adjourned the meeting at 5:52 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 April 24, 2025

The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. and requested roll call.

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

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2025, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve minutes of April 16 , 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 April 24, 2025

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

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

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

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano and Mr. Patrick O’Quin

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2025, ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE MEETING. Mr. Frazier noted his name was incorrect in the minutes and requested a correction. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to approve minutes with the noted correction of Mr. Frazier’s name of the March 27, 2025, Admin/Legal Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

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 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 April 24, 2025

The regular meeting of the Finance/Audit Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

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

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

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano and Mr. Patrick O’Quin.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2025, FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winsted, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve minutes of the March 27, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

TO RECEIVE SCHEDULE OF PAID INVOICES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025. The Commissioners reviewed the schedule of paid invoices for the month of February 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 April 24, 2025

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Vice-Chair, Mr. Joe McPherson, requested a roll call.

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

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano and Mr. Patrick O’Quin.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2025, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Second by Mr. Charlie Weems, to approve minutes of March 27, 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #23 WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE JRTC INTERMEDIATE STAGING BASE (ISB). Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to authorize the Executive Director to execute Supplemental Agreement #23 with the United States of America for the JRTC Intermediate Staging Base (ISB).

On unanimous consent, motion carried.

Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, made a motion to add the following to the agenda of the Economic Development Committee: “MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT PROVIDING FOR $1 MILLION REVENUE GUARANTEE TO REESTABLISH AIR SERVICE BETWEEN AEX (ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) AND IAH (HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT).” Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to add this item to the agenda.

On unanimous consent, motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT PROVIDING FOR $1 MILLION DOLLAR REVENUE GUARANTEE TO REESTABLISH AIR SERVICE BETWEEN AEX (ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) AND IAH (HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT). Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne , to authorize the Executive Director to execute Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program grant providing for $1 Million dollar revenue guarantee to reestablish air service between AEX (Alexandria International Airport) and IAH (Houston Intercontinental Airport).

On vote, motion carried.

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April 24, 2025

The Vice Chair, Mr. McPherson, stated that there were no further 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.

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

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

April 24, 2025

AGENDA

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

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to approve the minutes of April 16, 2025, Executive Committee meeting. (Information Binder Index #1)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE

April 24, 2025

Members: STEVEN MANSOUR, CHAIR; CHARLIE WEEMS, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Myron Lawson, Jr., 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 approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Admin/Legal Committee meeting. (Information Binder Index #2)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE

April 24, 2025

Members: JOE MCPHERSON, CHAIR; DENNIS FRAZIER, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Myron Lawson, Jr., Charlie Weems, Steve Mansour, Patrick O’Quin, Zeb Winstead, Oday Lavergne FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE (Continued)

AGENDA

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

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting. (Information Binder Index #3)
2. To receive schedule of paid invoices for the month of March 2025. (Information Binder Index #4)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

April 24, 2025

Members: PATRICK O’QUIN, CHAIR; JOE MCPHERSON, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Myron Lawson, Jr., 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 approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting. (Information Binder Index #5)
2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Supplemental Agreement #23 with the United States of America for the JRTC Intermediate Staging Base (ISB). (Information Binder Index #6)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

April 24, 2025

Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; TAYLOR COTTANO, VICE-CHAIR Steven Mansour, Dennis Frazier, Myron Lawson, Jr., 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 approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Capital Project Committee meeting. (Information Binder Index #7)
2. Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement No. H.015669 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for the Runway Extension Phase III in the amount of $23,462. (Information Binder Index #8)

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE (Continued)

AGENDA

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

3. Motion authorizing the Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the North Apron Wash Rack & Lift Station Rehabilitation. (Information Binder Index #9)
4. Review updates on Capital Projects (see Information Binder Index #10) CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT April 24, 2025

The regular meeting of the Capital Projects Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

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

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

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano and Mr. Patrick Q’Quin.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2025, CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winsted, Second by Mr. Joe McPherson, to approve the minutes of March 27, 2025, Capital Project Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT NO. H.015669 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD FOR THE RUNWAY EXTENSION PHASE III IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,462. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to adopt resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement No. H.015669 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for the Runway Extension Phase III in the amount of $23,462.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE NORTH APRON WASH RACK & LIFT STATION REHABILITATION. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, authorizing the Executive Director to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the North Apron Wash Rack & Lift Station Rehabilitation.

On vote, motion carried.

Commissioner Dennis Frazier inquired about the status of the renovations of the England Village apartments and England Estates homes. Mr. Ralph Hennessy reported that one home in England Estates and one apartment in England Village have been completed, and these renovations were approved as the remodel standards to use moving forward. A second house in England Estates and six apartments in England Village are currently being renovated. After hosting open houses for the remodeled home and apartment, two current tenants will be moving into these properties on June 1 st. Mr. Hennessy also stated maintenance work has been performed throughout England Estates and England Village such as power washing homes, replacing facia boards, and trimming trees throughout the residential areas.

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Commissioner Joe McPherson inquired about the fair market value of the rent for the remodeled homes and the apartments. Mr. McPherson noted we perform 100% of the maintenance on the residential properties, including grass cutting. Mr. Steven Mansour stated he feels we are on the right track with the remodel plan including the rent. Mr. Charlie Weems added that the Committee depends on staff’s decisions and recommendations.

There was a brief discussion regarding Capital Projects scheduled for 2025/2026 fiscal year. It was requested that the Capital Projects for 2025/2026 include for the Committee more detailed information for each Capital Project included within the budget.

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