England Economic & Industrial Development District

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

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

May 22, 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 May 8, 2025, Executive Committee meeting.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE

May 22, 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 April 24, 2025, Admin/Legal Committee meeting.
2. Motion to appoint a representative to the Louisiana Local Governmental Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (LCDA).

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE

May 22, 2025

Members: JOE MCPHERSON, CHAIR; DENNIS FRAZIER, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Myron Lawson, Jr., Charlie Weems, Steven 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 April 24, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting.
2. To receive schedule of paid invoices for the month of April 2025.
3. To hear presentation of the proposed 2025/2026 Operating and Capital Budgets for the England Economic & Industrial Development District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

May 22, 2025

Members: PATRICK O’QUIN, CHAIR; JOE MCPHERSON, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Myron Lawson, Jr., Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steven 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 April 24, 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

May 22, 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 April 24, 2025, Capital Project Committee meeting.
2. Motion authorizing the Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Security Upgrades for Alexandria International Airport.
3. Motion to award contract for a Front Brush Style Self-Propelled Sweeper to Scott Equipment Company in the amount of $92,398.41 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing implementation.
4. Review updates on Capital Projects.

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

May 22, 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 April 24, 2025, Regular Board meeting.
2. Motion to appoint a representative to the Louisiana Local Governmental Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (LCDA).
3. Motion authorizing the Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Security Upgrades for Alexandria International Airport.
4. Motion to award contract for a Front Brush Style Self-Propelled Sweeper to Scott Equipment Company in the amount of $92,398.41 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing implementation.

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 MAY 22, 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, May 22, 2025.

Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair of the England Authority, called the meeting to order at 5:35 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, Mr. Steven Mansour and Mr. Patrick O’Quin .

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano.

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, Summer Steiner, Director of Finance and Human Resources, 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, 3 AND 4 AS CONSENT. Motion by Mr. Steven Mansour, second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin, to approve active items 1, 3 and 4 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 APRIL 24, 2025, REGULAR SESSION MEETING. Motion by Mr. Steven Mansour , second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin , to approve the Minutes of April 24, 2025, regular session meeting. The Chair called for any comments from the B oard or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION TO APPOINT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RALPH HENNESSY TO THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LCDA). Motion by Mr. Charlie Weems, second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin, to appoint Executive Director Ralph Hennessy to the Louisiana Local Governmental Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (LCDA). The Chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

Board of Commissioners Regular Session May 22, 2025

MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANCIAL COMPLETION FOR THE SECURITY UPGRADES FOR ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIPORT. Motion by Mr. Steven Mansour, second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin, to authorize the Executive Director to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the security upgrades at Alexandria International Airport. The Chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR A FRONT BRUSH STYLE SELF-PROPELLED SWEEPER TO SCOTT EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,398.41 BEING THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION. Motion by Mr. Steven Mansour, second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin, to award contract for a front brush style self - propelled sweeper to Scott Equipment Company in the amount of $92,398.41 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing implementation.

Comments by Legal Counsel : Mr. Matt Nowlin noted there will be an Executive Session meeting in June or July.

Questions by Commissioners: There were no questions or comments from Commissioners.

Comments by Executive Director: Mr. Hennessy notified the Board the Ucore groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on May 29 th at the Ucore facility with reception immediately following at the community center.

There was a large turnout for the opening of the AEX bike loop on Saturday, May 17th, including 50 to 60 bike riders.

Request for Proposals for the management services of the OakWing Golf Club will be going out within the next two weeks. A separate RFP will be issued for the food services at the club. Mr. McPherson said that EEIDD should consider self-administration of the golf course.

Staff Reports:

1. Financial: Ms. Summer Steiner reported the 2024/2025 budget is on target.
2. Air Traffic: Mr. Scott Gammel stated military charter numbers are no longer being reported for the air traffic report due to security concerns. Mr. Gammel is continuing to work with the military in order to capture those numbers.

Mr. Gammel reported he and Mr. Hennessy will be attending the Jump Start Conference to meet with airlines. Mr. Winstead said fares are still high for flights out of AEX . Mr. Hennessy noted some fares are higher, but some are lower and that we will to continue to work on this matter with the airlines.

3. Economic Development/Operations: Mr. David Broussard reported that JM Test and Sol P owerlines have exercised their renewal options for their current respective leases. Mr. McPherson asked about automatic lease renewals. Mr. Broussard stated there are no automatic lease renewals. Mr. Hennessy confirmed both sides have a say in the lease renewal options.

No LED projects were submitted during the month of May due to specific project requirements that EEIDD could not meet. Board of Commissioners Regular Session May 22, 2025

Mr. Broussard noted he a ttended the SelectUSA Investment Summit c onference last week in National Harbor, Maryland, where he met with several global businesses.

Mr. Broussard reported that Union Tank Car is looking to expand the rail spur as they begin to increase their production of rail cars.

A Request for Proposal is being prepared for the hotel and will be released soon. Mr. Broussard reported that we are looking all avenues for the property. One suggested use of the property, other than as a hotel, would be executive apartments.

Procter and Gamble has reached out to Mr. Bro ussard regarding the potential use of England Airpark’s FTZ.

Mr. Chris Perryman of Azeof orm has met with Mr. Broussard to discuss Azeoform’s projected growth which will potentially require them to expand into the entire building they currently lease. This would allow Azeoform to purchase the required new equipment to support the growth as well as hire more employees.

Public Comments or Questions Mr. Jay Scott, Rapides Parish Police Jury, inquired about the status of the gym . He suggested EEIDD could charge for attendance to play at the gym. EEIDD tenants could have a discount. Mr. Broussard stated the gym needs a new roof , new HVAC system and improvements within the building. Quotes for these repairs have been large. EEIDD needs the right partnership for the cost of repair and operating the facility. Mr. Frazier stated no one has stepped up to assist in the renovations. He would also like an explanation about turning the building into a storage facility. Ms. Scott stated he was willing to help with roof repair, but the lease amount was too high. Mr. Frazier asked Mr. Scott to submit a proposal to the staff.

There being no further business, Mr. Zeb Winstead adjourned the meeting at 6:04 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 May 22, 2025

The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, called the meeting to order at 4:00 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 MAY 8, 2025, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Oday Lavergne, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve minutes of May 8 , 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 May 22, 2025

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, May 22, 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, Mr. Zeb Winstead and Mr. Patrick O’Quin.

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 2025, ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE MEETING> Motion by Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to approve the minutes of the April 24, 2025, Admin/Legal Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LCDA). Motion by Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to appoint a representative to the Louisiana Local Governmental Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (LCDA).

Mr. Oday Lavergne made a recommendation to appoint Executive Director, Ralph Hennessy, to the Authority. Mr. Jamar Gailes made a motion to appoint Executive Director Ralph Hennessy to the Authority, Second by Mr. Joe McPherson.

On vote, motion carried.

Mr. Mansour stated he would attend the meetings if his schedule was clear in the event no one from the EEIDD staff could attend the LCDA meeting.

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 May 22, 2025

The regular meeting of the Finance/Audit Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, May 22, 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. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Zeb Winsted and Mr. Oday Lavergne.

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 2025, FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winsted , Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne , to approve minutes of the April 24 , 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

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

TO HEAR PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED 2025/2026 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026. Summer Steiner presented the Board with the proposed 2025/2026 Operating and Capital Budgets. Budget highlights included a proposed employee raise of 3%; the 2025/2026 budget will include a full year of England Oaks salaries, revenue and expenses, revenue to increase $1 MM; CPI adjustments of 3%; increased rates for newly renovated housing units and T-Hangars; expenses increase by $1.4 MM and propose to use $3.5 MM of PYE to fund $4.1 MM self-funded capital improvements and equipment.

Throughout the presentation there were discussions between Ms. Steiner, Mr. Hennessy and the Commissioners. After the presentation of the proposed Budgets, the Commissioners proposed and scheduled a Finance/Audit Committee meeting for Friday, June 13, 2025, to review the 2025/2026 Budgets in more detail prior to the final vote of approval for the 2025/2026 Budgets, which is scheduled for June 26, 2025.

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 Patrick O’Quin , Chair of the Economic Development Committee.

Mr. Joe McPherson, Committee Chair FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT May 22, 2025

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

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

The following were present: Mr. Patrick O’Quin, 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.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 24 , 2025, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Dennis Frazier, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve minutes of April 24 , 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting.

The Chair, Mr. O’Quin, stated that there were no further items to discuss and next called for any additions or public comments.

There being none, Mr. O’Quin 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 May 22, 2025

The regular meeting of the Capital Projects Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, May 22, 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, Mr. Patrick O’Quin and Mr. Zeb Winsted.

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 2025, CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Dennis Frazier, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve the minutes of April 24, 2025, Capital Project Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE SECURITY UPGRADES FOR ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, authorizing the Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Security Upgrades for Alexandria International Airport.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR A FRONT BRUSH STYLE SELF-PROPELLED SWEEPER TO SCOTT EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,398.41 BEING THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to award contract for a F ront Brush Style SelfPropelled Sweeper to Sco tt Equipment Company in the amount of $92,398.41 being the lowest responsible bidder and authorizing implementation.

On vote, motion carried.

Capital Projects updates: Mr. Gammel spoke about the baggage belt at AEX. EEIDD is putting a bid package together. In two weeks, the bid package should be out for 25 days. The expected cost for replacement is $475,000-$500,000. Grant application is still in place and if grant is approved before bid, the grant money will be used.

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