England Economic & Industrial Development District

• A. CALL TO ORDER
• B. INVOCATION
• C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE June 26, 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 22, 2025 Executive Committee meeting.
2. Motion to approve the minutes of June 6, 2025 Executive Committee meeting. THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE June 26, 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 May 22, 2025, Admin/Legal Committee meeting. THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE June 26, 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 May 22, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting.
2. Motion to approve the minutes of June 13, 2025 Finance/Audit Committee meeting.
3. To receive schedule of paid invoices for the month of May 2025.
4. Motion to approve the Operating and Capital Budgets for the England Economic and Industrial Development District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026; appropriating funds for the Operating and Capital Budgets for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026; carrying over Capital Funds from prior Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and other matters with respect thereto.
5. Motion to authorize Executive Director to renew general insurance program policies covering Airport/General Liability, Property, Community Center/General Liability/Umbrella, Business Auto, Public Officials Liability/Employment Practices Liability/Employment Practices Liability (Third Party Claim Coverage) and Public Employee Dishonesty/Crime for the year 2025/2026.
6. Motion to adopt “Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire” as required prior year-end independent audit. THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE June 26, 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 May 22, 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting.
2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to renew contract with Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department for security at England Airpark from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
3. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Linetec Services, LLC for parking areas to accommodate utility trucks. See attached exhibit.
4. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Pafford EMS, Inc., for THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE June 26, 2025 Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; TAYLOR COTTANO, VICE-CHAIR CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE (Continued) 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 May 22, 2025, Capital Project Committee meeting.
2. Motion authorizing Executive Director to execute contract with Merrick, LLC in the amount of $4,863,105.00 Four Million, Eight Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand, One Hundred Five Dollars and Zero Cents) for the Expansion of the the South Ramp - Phase II, subject to funding and approval by the Federal Aviation Administration.
3. 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 June 26, 2025 England Authority Board Room AGENDA Public comments regarding an agenda item, upon which a vote is to be taken, are allowed at board and committee meetings. Individuals should, when possible, comment on proposals during Committee hearings when an agenda item is considered. The Chair will allow public comment on an agenda item prior to a vote. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes per person and shall be Germane to the issue under consideration. Proponents and opponents should fill out a comment card and file it with the Executive Director prior to the meeting. Cards will then be handed to the Chair for use during the appropriate comment period.

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

1. Motion to approve the Minutes of May 22, 2025, regular session meeting.
2. Motion to consider Resolution adopting the Operating and Capital Budgets for the England Economic and Industrial Development District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026; appropriating funds for the Operating and Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026; carrying over Capital Funds from prior Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and other matters with respect thereto.
3. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to renew general insurance program policies covering Airport/General Liability, Property, Community Center/General Liability/Umbrella, Business Auto, Public Officials Liability/Employment Practices Liability/Employment Practices Liability (Third Party Claim Coverage) and Public Employee Dishonesty/Crime for the year 2025/2026.
4. Motion to adopt “Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire” as required prior to year-end independent audit.
5. Motion to authorize Executive Director to renew contract with Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department for security at England Airpark from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
6. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Linetec Services, LLC for parking areas to accommodate utility trucks. See attached exhibit.
7. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Pafford EMS, Inc., for
8. Motion authorizing Executive Director to execute contract with Merrick, LLC in the amount of $4,863,105.00 (Four Million, Eight Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand, One Hundred Five Dollars and Zero Cents) for the Expansion of the the South Ramp - Phase II, subject to funding and approval by the Federal Aviation Administration.
9. Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss updates in litigation: EEIDD v. Eastern 737 Asset Holdings, LLC; Civil Suit No. 283,248-C; 9th 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 Report – 1) Financial

2. Air Traffic
3. Economic Development/Operations

• I. Public Comments or Questions
• J. Adjourn

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT June 26, 2025

The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, June 26, 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 22, 2025, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve minutes of May 22, 2025, Executive Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 2025, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve minutes of June 6, 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 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT July 9, 2025

The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 1412 Centre Court, Suite 504, Alexandria, LA 71301.

The Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.

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

Review and discussion of proposed Ordinance changes to be presented to the Board at the July 24, 2025 Board Meeting.

Discussion of a work plan for Executive Director and his staff for the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year.

Received update from Executive Director regarding the Pafford EMS, Inc. lease.

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.

Mr. Zeb Winstead, Committee Chair EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT June 26, 2025

The regular meeting of the Admin/Legal Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, June 26, 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. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Joe McPherson, and Mr. Zeb Winstead.

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

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2025, ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Joe McPherson, Second by Mr. Dennis Frazier, to approve the minutes of the May 22, 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 June 26, 2025

The regular meeting of the Finance/Audit Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, June 26, 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. Steven Mansour, Mr. Zeb Winsted, Mr. Oday Lavergne and Mr. Charlie Weems (late arrival)

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

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2025, FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Oday Lavergne , Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes , to approve minutes of the May 22, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2025, FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Oday Lavergne , Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve minutes of the June 13, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

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

MOTION TO ADOPT THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS OF THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPLMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; CARRYING OVER CAPITAL FUNDS FROM PRIOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to approve the Operating and Capital Budgets of the England Economic and Industrial Development District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; Appropriating funds for the Operating and Capital Budgets for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026; Carrying over Capital Funds from Prior Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and other matters with respect thereto.

Summer Steiner presented the Board with the proposed 2025/2026 Operating and Capital Budgets with recommended changes from the Committee meeting on January 13, 2025.

Discussion followed.

MOTION TO AMEND THE BUDGET TO INCREASE THE SALARY OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES BY 8 ½% which equals $10,000. Motion by Mr. Steve Mansour, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to amend the budget to increase the salary of the Director of Finance and Human Resources by 8 ½% which equals a $10,000.

Discussion followed. The Committee Chair requested a Roll Call Vote. Result of Roll Call Vote:

Yea (3): Mr. Lavergne, Mr. Gailes, Mr. Mansour Nay (4): Mr. Frazier, Mr. Lawson, Mr. McPherson, Mr. Weems Pass (1): Mr. Winstead Absent (2): Mr. Cottano, Mr. O’Quin

MOTION TO AMEND SELF-FUNDED CAPITAL PROJECTS TO LIST INDIVIDUAL PROJECT DETAILED FUNDING IN BUDGET. Motion by Mr. Joe McPherson, Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to amend Self-Funded Capital Projects to list individual project detailed funding in budget.

Discussion followed. On vote, motion passed.

The Committee Chair requested a Roll Call Vote to adopt the Amended Operating and Capital Budgets. Result of Roll Call Vote:

Yea (6): Mr. Winstead, Mr. Gailes, Mr. Frazier, Mr. Lawson, Mr. McPherson, Mr. Weems Nay (2): Mr. Lavergne, Mr. Mansour Absent (2): Mr. Cottano, Mr. O’Quin

On vote, motion passed.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW GENERAL INSURANCE PROGRAM POLICIES COVERING AIRPORT/GENERAL LIABILITY, PROPERTY, COMMUNITY CENTER/GENERAL LIABILITY/UMBRELLA, BUSINESS AUTO, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY/EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY/EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY (THIRD PARTY CLAIM COVERAGE) AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISHONESTY/CRIME FOR THE YEAR 2025/2026.

Mr. Wendell Luneau was present to review rate information and answer questions.

Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to authorize Executive Director to renew general insurance program policies covering Airport/General Liability, Property, Community Center/General Liability/Umbrella, Business Auto, Public Officials Liability/Employment Practices Liability/Employment Practices Liability (Third Party Claim Coverage) and Public Employee Dishonesty/Crime for the year 2025/2026.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO ADOPT “LOUISIANA AUDIT COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE” AS REQUIRED PRIOR YEAR-END INDEPENDENT AUDIT. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Charlie Weems, to adopt “Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire” as required prior year -end independent audit.

On vote, motion carried.

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 June 26, 2025

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, June 26, 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 MAY 22 , 2025, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to approve minutes of May 22, 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR SECURITY AT ENGLAND AIRPARK FROM JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to authorize Executive Director to renew contract with Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department for security at England Airpark from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EEIDD AND LINETEC SERVICES, LLC FOR PARKING AREAS TO ACCOMMODATE UTILITY TRUCKS. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to authorize the Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Linetec Services, LLC for parking areas to accommodate utility trucks. See attached exhibit.

Mr. David Broussard presented information on proposed agreement. Committee asked if there was an alternate location to use due to the proposed location being on the direct path to the airport. Mr. Broussard agreed to look into other options at the Committee’s request.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EEIDD AND PAFFORD EMS, INC., FOR BUILDING #2107 LOCATED AT 1107 BILLY MITCHELL BLVD. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Pafford EMS, Inc., for Building #2107 located at 1107 Billy Mitchell Blvd.

Mr. David Broussard presented information on the proposed agreement.

On vote, motion carried.

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.

Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Committee Chair ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT June 26, 2025

The regular meeting of the Capital Projects Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, June 26, 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 O’Quin.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2025, CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve the minutes of May 22, 2025, Capital Project Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH MERRICK, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,863,105.00 (FOUR MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE SOUTH RAMP – PHASE II, SUBJECT TO FUNDING AND APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, authorizing the Executive Director to execute contract with Merrick, LLC in the amount of $4,863,105.00 (Four Million, Eight Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand, One Hundred-Five Dollars and Zero Cents) for the expansion of the South Ramp – Phase II, subject to funding and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Mr. Scott Gammel presented information on the proposed contract.

On vote, motion carried.

Capital Projects updates: Mr. Gammel advised Committee that all information had been sent via email the week prior and there was no new information, but he was available to answer questions, if needed. No questions were presented.

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 THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION June 26, 2025 The England Economic and Industrial D evelopment District met i n Regular Session in t he England Airpark Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair of the England Authority, called the meeting to order at 5:56 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, O'Quin (late arrival). 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 Auth ority staff: Mr. Ralph Hennessy, Executive Director, Mr. David Broussard, Deputy Director, Mr. Scott Gammel, Director of Aviation, Ms Summer Steiner, Director of Finance and HR and Mr. Matt Nowlin, Legal Counsel. Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, asked if t here wer e any p ublic co mments or questions. Hearing none, Mr. Winstead proceeded with the action items. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 22, 2025 REGULAR SESSION. Motion by Mr. Jamar G ailes, second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to approve the minutes of t he May 22, 20 25 Regular Session. The Chair called for any co mments from t he Board or p ublic. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried. MOTION TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDG ETS FOR THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DE VELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL Y EAR 20252026; AP PROPRIATING FUNDS F OR THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUD GET F OR THE F ISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; CARRYING O VER CAPITAL F UNDS F ROM P RIOR FISCAL Y EAR 2024 -2025 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Motion b y Mr . Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Ga iles, to a dopt by R esolution th e Operating and Capital Budgets for the England Economic an d Industrial Development District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 with the changes r ecommended by the Finance Committee; A ppropriating funds f or t he Operating and Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026; Carrying over Capital Funds from prior Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and other matters with respect thereto. The Chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried. Discussion followed. Board of Commissioners Regular Session June 26, 2025

MOTION TO AMEND THE BUDGET TO SET MAXIMUM ANNUAL SALARY OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/HR AT $125,000.00 (ONE HUNDRED TWENTY -FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS). Motion by Mr. Steve Mansour, second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to amend the budget to set maximum annual salary of the Director of Finance/HR at $125,000.00 (One Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents).

After discussion, Mr. Gailes moved that the motion be tabled until next month’s meeting,in order for Mr. Nowlin to gather more information on whether or not the ordinances allowed the Board to set compensation limits. Move seconded by Mr. Lawson and accepted by Mr. Mansour.

The Chair requested a Roll Call Vote to adopt the Amended Operating and Capital Budgets. Result of Roll Call Vote:

Yea (7): Mr. Winstead, Mr. Gailes, Mr. Frazier, Mr. Lawson, Mr. McPherson, Mr. O’Quin, Mr. Weems Nay (2): Mr. Lavergne, Mr. Mansour Absent (1): Mr. Cottano

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW GENERAL INSURANCE PROGRAM POLICIES COVERING AIRPORT/GENERAL LIABILITY, PROPERTY, COMMUNITY CENTER/GENERAL LABILITY/UMBRELLA, BUSINESS AUTO, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY/EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY (THIRD PARTY CLAIM COVERAGE) AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISHONESTY/CRIME FOR THE YEAR 2025-2026 Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, second by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr. , to authorize Executive Director to renew general insurance program policies covering Airport/General Liability, Property, Community Center/General Liability/Umbrella, Business Auto, Public Officials Liability/Employment Practices Liability (Third Party Claim Coverage) and Public Employee Dishonesty/Crime for the year 2025- 2026. The Chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION TO ADOPT “LOUISIANA AUDIT COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE” AS REQUIRED PRIOR TO YEAR-END INDEPENDENT AUDIT. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to adopt “Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire” as required prior to year -end independent audit.. 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 RENEW CONTRACT WITH RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR SECURITY AT ENGLAND AIRPARK FROM JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Dennis Frazier , to authorize Executive Director to renew contract with Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department for security at England Airpark from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 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 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EEIDD AND LINETEC SERVICES, LLC FOR PARKING AREAS TO ACCOMMODATE UTILITY TRUCKS. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT. Board of Commissioners Regular Session June 26, 2025

Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Dennis Frazier, to authorize the Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Linetec Services, LLC for parking areas to accommodate utility trucks. See attached exhibit. 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 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EEIDD AND PAFFORD EMS, INC., FOR BUILDING #2107 LOCATED AT 1107 BILLY MITCHELL BLVD. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Dennis Frzier, to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Pafford EMS, Inc., for Building #2107 located at 1107 Billy Mitchell Blvd. 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 CONTRACT WITH MERRICK, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,863,105.00 (FOUR MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS) FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE SOUTH RAMP – PHASE II, SUBJECT TO FUNDING AND APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, authorizing the Executive Director to execute contract with Merrick, LLC in the amount of $4,863,105.00 (Four Million, Eight Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand, One Hundred-Five Dollars and Zero Cents) for the expansion of the South Ramp – Phase II, subject to funding and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. The chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS UPDATES IN LITIGATION: EEIDD V. EASTERN 737 ASSET HOLDINGS, LLC; CIVIL SUIT NO. 283 -248-C; 9 TH JDC; RAPIDES PARISH, LA. SEE LSA-R.S. 42:17(A)(2). Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne , to enter into Executive Session to discuss updates in litigation: EEIDD v. Eastern 737 Asset Holdings, LLC; Civil Suit No. 283 -248-C; 9th JDC; Rapides Parish, LA. See LSA- R.-S. 42:17(A)(2). The chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

Commissioners entered Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners exited Executive Session at 6:12 p.m.

Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair of the England Authority, called the meeting back to Regular Session at 6:14 p.m.

Mr. Winstead stated that a new item needed to be added to agenda as item no. 10 by unani mous consent: to authorize E xecutive Director to enter into settlement with Eastern 737 A sset Holdings, LLC for not less than $11,000.00 (Eleven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents). No objections.

Motion by Mr. Charlie Weems , Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne , to add to agenda a motion to authorize Executive Director to enter into settlement with Eastern 737 Asset Holdings, LLC for not less than $11,000.00 (Eleven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents). The Chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion passed unanimously, and Item No. 10 was added to the agenda. Board of Commissioners Regular Session June 26, 2025

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO SETTLEMENT WITH EASTERN 737 ASSET HOLDINGS, LLC FOR NOT LESS THAN $ 11,000.00 (ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS). Motion by Mr. Oday Lavergne, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to authorize the Executive Director to enter into settlement with Eastern 737 Asset Holdings, LLC for not less than $11,000.00 (Eleven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents). The chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

Comments by Legal Counsel: None

Questions by Commissioners: No questions from Commissioners.

Comments by Executive Director : Attended JumpStart in Indianapolis earlier this month. American Airlines – discussed excessive, high pricing of tickets, operating performance (delayed, canceled flights, etc.). Had a good meeting with Allegiant; they are interested in continuing discussions about providing service here. SkyWest discussion was about them coming in to fly under the United flag to try to get service back. Conversations will continue.

Staff Reports:

1. Financial: Already discussed. No further information to present.
2. Air Traffic: Mr. Scott Gammel presented information on FAA E nplanement totals. Broke 200,000 enplanements. Compared New Orleans (3.6%), Baton Rouge (11%), Shreveport and Lafayette (both 15%). AEX had 16% increase. ICE numbers were not included until 2023. Working with American to bring in larger aircraft to increase load factors. We had 3,863 flights last month. Training flights had 22.04% (812 flights) of that number. They have 4 based aircraft. In the fall, they will bring 5- 6 aircraft with one being a twin engine to start twin engine training. They had 200 hours of training last month (double of the time from previous year). Flying 172s right now.

Mr. Hennessy reported that one mural is completed; the other is slated to be completed by the end of July. Looking to have an unveiling in August.

3. Economic Development/Operations: Mr. David Broussard reported that RFQ for OakWing will be published tomorrow. Timeline to receive written submittals is August 22. Zoom/In Person meeting at OakWing for interested parties prior to that date. Question period through the middle of July, followed by any necessary Addendums. Month of September to review and score candidates and schedule in person interviews. Looking to have new agreement in place on or about November 1 when contract with Elite is up.

Housing Vacancies: England Oaks has 5 vacancies, but they have 5 tenants ready to move in as of August 1. England Estates has 5 vacancies. England Village has 14 vacancies with 6 of those currently being remodeled to move up to the higher income bracket.

4. Public Comments or Questions: None

Board of Commissioners Regular Session June 26, 2025

MOTION TO ADJOURN.

Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne. The chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried. Mr. Winstead adjourned the meeting at 6:42 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