Public Meeting
England Economic & Industrial Development District
· 3:00 p.m. announced
England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303
Meeting documents
Commission Agenda – October 9, 2025 agenda
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- A. Call to Order
- B. Roll Call
- C. Public Comments or Questions
- D. Active Items
- Motion to authorize the Executive Director to enter into Non-Disclosure Agreement with SkyWest, Inc. for economic development purposes pursuant to La. R.S. 44:22.2.
- Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss character, professional competency of Sky West Airlines as applicant of Airline Incentive Program. La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1).
- Motion to authorize the Executive Director to enter into a Service Agreement with Sky West Airlines for scheduled passenger service. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA (By unanimous vote)
- E. Public Comments or Questions
- F. Adjourn
Commission Minutes – October 9, 2025 minutes
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THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING October 9, 2025
The England Economic and Industrial Development District met for a Special Meeting in the England Airpark Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair of the England Authority, called the meeting to order at 3:01 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. Trey Crump, Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Steve Mansour,
Absent: Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin and Mr. Charlie Weems
Also present were members of the England Authority staff: Mr. Ralph Hennessy, Executive Director, Mr. Scott Gammel, Director of Aviation, Mr. David Broussard, Director of England Airpark, Mrs. Leigh Ann Purvis, Marketing & Air Service Manager, 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 ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY OF SKY WEST AIRLINES AS APPLICANT OF AIRLINE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. LA. R.S. 42:17(A)(1). Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes , second by Mr. Oday Lavergne , to enter into Executive Session to discuss character, professional competency of Sky West Airlines as applicant of Airline Incentive Program. La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1).
Entered into Executive Session at 3:03 p.m.
MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Motion by Mr. Oday Lavergne , Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes , to exit Executive Session . Exited Executive Session at 3:24 p.m.
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SKY WEST AIRLINES FOR SCHEDULED PASSENGER SERVICE. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to authorize the Executive Director to enter into a Service Agreement with Sky West Airlines for scheduled passenger service.
By unanimous vote, motion carried.
Public Comments or Questions
There being no further business, Mr. Zeb Winstead adjourned the meeting at 3:26 p.m.
Board of Commissioners Special Meeting October 9, 2025
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
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