Public Meeting

England Economic & Industrial Development District

· 4:00 p.m. announced

England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303

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Commission Minutes – December 18, 2025 minutes

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THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT December 18, 2025 The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. The Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, called the meeting to order at 4:05 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 NOVEMBER 20, 2025, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve minutes of November 20, 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. Oday Lavergne, Committee Chair EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 16, 2026 The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 1412 Centre Court, Suite 504, Alexandria, LA 71301. The Chair, Mr. Oday Lavergne, called the meeting to order at 10:09 a.m. and requested roll call. The following were present: Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Steve Mansour. Also presen t were M r. Ralph Hennessy , Executive Director Mr. Matt Nowlin , Legal Counse l, and M r. Chris Massingill, Louisiana Central MOTION TO E NTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSIO N FOR BRIEFING ON PROJE CT PIXEL BY MR. CHRIS MASSINGILL WITH LOUISIANA CENTRAL. Motion by Mr. Oday Lavergne , second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to ente r into Executive Session fo r briefing on Project Pixel by Mr. Chris Massingill with Louisiana Central. On vote, motion carried. Exited Executive Session at 11:12 a.m. Committee reviewed draft agendas for January 22, 2026, Committee and Board Meeting. Mr. Lavergne began discussion on Committee format (number of people on each committee). Committee Assignments are as follows: Admin/Legal: Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Chair, Mr. Charlie Weems, Vice-Chair, and Mr. Steve Mansour Finance/Audit: Mr. Trey Crump, Chair, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Vice-Chair, and Mr. Jamar Gailes Economic Development: Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Chair, Mr. Charlie Weems, Vice-Chair, and Mr. Zeb Winstead Capital Projects: Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Chair, Mr. Joe McPherson, Vice-Chair, and Mr . Zeb Winstead Discussion as to what assignments are to be heard by Committees and when will they be scheduled. Discussion regarding Mr. Hennessy’s appraisal. Mr. Gailes will send questionnaire to the Commissioners with instructions and time frame in which to return. Mr. Hennessy briefed Committee on ICE/LaSalle Corrections Proposal. With no further business to discuss, meeting was adjourned. Mr. Oday Lavergne, Committee Chair EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT December 18, 2025

The regular meeting of the Admin/Legal Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, December 18, 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. Trey Crump, Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr. Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, and Mr. Zeb Winstead.

Absent: Mr. Charlie Weems

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2025, ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Oday Lavergne, Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2025, Admin/Legal Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO ENACT EEIDD ORDINANCES 2-110 THROUGH 2-130, AND TO AMEND ORDINANCE 4-2, TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATIVE COURT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER, TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND JUDICIAL REVIEW OF EEIDD REGULATORY VIOLATIONS. Motion and Second at November 20, 2025 meeting to approve the Resolution to enact EEIDD Ordinances 2110 through 2-130, and to amend Ordinance 4-2, to establish administrative court system, to provide for appointment of hearing officer, to provide for administrative adjudication, enforcement, and judicial review of EEIDD regulatory violations.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AMEND EEIDD ORDINANCES SECTIONS 2-56, 2-57, 2-58, 2-78, 2-105, 6-88, 6-293, 6-321, 8-2, 8-30, 8-31 TO PROVIDE FOR REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF REFERENCES TO STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD.

Upon Roll Call Vote, motion fails.

Yay (3): Crump, Lavergne, Mansour Nay (5): Dara, Gailes, Lawson, McPherson, O’Quin Ambivalent (1): Winstead Absent (1): Weems

MOTION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AMEND EEIDD ORDINANCES SECTION 6-88(F) TO PROVIDE FOR SUBMISSION OF A ROLLING FIVE-YEAR OPERATING FORECAST AND ROLLING FIVEYEAR CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN. Motion by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve the Resolution to amend EEIDD Ordinances Section 6-88(f) to provide for submission of a rolling five-year operating forecast and rolling fiveyear capital projects plan. On vote, motion carried. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EEIDD AND BLOOM GOLF MANAGEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF OAKWING GOLF CLUB. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to authorize the Executive Director to execute a management agreement between EEIDD and Bloom Golf Management for the management and operations of Oakwing Golf Club. On vote, motion carried. MOTION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PROJECT AREA AND CREATING THE ENGLAND DISTRICT SUB-DISTRICT NO. 3 AND DEFINING AND DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS AUTHORIZED BY LA. R.S. 33:130.355(12), PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE WHEN THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to approve the Resolution designating a project area and creating the England District Sub-District No. 3 and defining and describing the boundaries thereof in accordance with and as authorized by La. R.S. 33:130.355(12), providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing, and to further provide when this Resolution shall become effective. On vote, motion carried unanimously. 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. Myron Lawson, Jr., Committee Chair ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT December 18, 2025 The regular meeting of the Finance/Audit Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, December 18 , 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. Trey Crump, Mr. Joshuar Dara, Sr., Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Steve Mansour, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Charlie Weems (late arrival), and Mr. Zeb Winstead MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2025, FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to approve minutes of the November 20, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting. On vote, motion carried. TO RECEIVE SCHEDULE OF PAID INVOICES FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2025. The Commissioners reviewed the schedule of paid invoices for the month of November 2025. There were no questions or comments upon reviewing. TO RECEIVE THE ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT ON FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 FROM KOLDER, SLAVEN & COMPANY, LLC. The Commissioners received the Annual Independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 2024/2025 from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC. 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. Trey Crump, Committee Chair FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT December 18, 2025

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, December 18, 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. Trey Crump, Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Steve Mansour, Mr. Charlie Weems, Mr. Zeb Winstead

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2025, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to approve minutes of November 20, 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AMENDMENT #2 TO THE GROUND LEASE BETWEEN EEIDD AND THE GEO GROUP. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to authorize the Executive Director to execute lease amendment #2 to the ground lease between EEIDD and The Geo Group.

Mr. David Broussard presented information on the proposed lease agreement #2 to the ground lease between EEIDD and the Geo Group.

On vote, motion carried.

The Chair, Mr. O’Quin, 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. 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 Chair ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT December 18, 2025 The regular meeting of the Capital Projects Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, December 18, 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. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Trey Crump, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Steve Mansour, Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Zeb Winstead MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2025, CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve the minutes of November 20, 2025, Capital Project Committee meeting. On vote, motion carried. MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT THE WINNING BID FROM ZOEFTIG LTD. IN THE AMOUNT OF $218,046.24 (TWO HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND, FORTY-SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY-FOUR CENTS) FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW TERMINAL SEATING, AND TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THERETO. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, authorizing the Executive Director to accept the winning bid from Zoeftig Ltd. in the amount of $218,046.24 (Two Hundred Eighteen Thousand, Forty-Six Dollars and Twenty-Four Cents) for the purchase of new terminal seating, and to execute all necessary documents thereto. Mr. Scott Gammel presented information on the winning bid from Zoeftig Ltd. for new terminal seating. On vote, motion carried. MOTION TO AU THORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECU TE CHANGE ORDER #1 W ITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON AND MERRICK CONSTRUCTION FOR ENGINEERING AND ADDITIONAL RAMP PAVEMENT, ELECTRICAL WORK AND REPLACING A FAILED WATER MAIN CROSSING THE SOUTH RAMP IN THE AM OUNT OF $838,695.00 (EIG HT HUND RED THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAN D, SIX HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS). Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to authorize Executive Director to execute Change Order #1 with Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson and Merrick Construction for engineering and additional ramp pavement, electrica l wo rk and replacing a failed wate r main crossing the south ramp in the amount of $838,695.00 (Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Zero Cents). Capital Projects updates: Mr. Gammel advised Committee that the new baggage belt was up and running. There being no further items to discuss, Mr. Weems adjourned the Capital Project Committee Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Chair CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION December 18, 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, December 18, 2025. Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair of the England Authority, called the meeting to order at 5:15 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, Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Charlie Weems The invocation was led by Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr. , 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, 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 AS CONSENT. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve active items 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 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 SET BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2026. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to approve the Minutes of April 24, 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. FINAL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO ENACT EEIDD ORDINANCES 2 -110 THROUGH 2 -130, AND TO AMEND ORDINANCE 4 -2, TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATIVE COURT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER, TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND JUDICIAL REVIEW OF EEIDD REGULATORY VIOLATIONS. Motion made and seconded at November 20, 2025 meeting for adoption of R esolution to enact EEIDD ordinances 2 -110 through 2 -130, and to amend ordinance 4 -2, to establish administrative court system, to provide for appointment of hearing officer, to provide for administrative adjudication, enforcement, and judicial review of EEIDD regulatory violations. The Chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried unanimously. Board of Commissioners Regular Session December 18, 2025 FINAL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO AMEND EEIDD ORDINANCES SECTIONS 2 -56, 2-57, 2-58, 2-78, 2105, 6-88, 6-293, 6-321, 8-2, 8-30, 8-31 TO PROVIDE FOR REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF REFERENCES TO STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD. Motion made by Mr. Oday Lavergne, being no second, motion failed. FINAL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO AMEND EEIDD ORDINANCES SECTION 6 -88(F) TO PROVIDE FOR SUBMISSION OF A ROLLING FIVE -YEAR OPERATING FORECAST AND ROLLING FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN. Motion made and seconded at November 20, 2025 meeting for adoption of Resolution to amend EEIDD Ordinances Section 6-88(f) to provide for submission of a rolling five -year operating forecast and rolling five-year capital projects plan. The Chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried unanimously. FINAL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PROJECT AREA AND CREATING THE ENGLAND DISTRICT SUB -DISTRICT NO. 3 AND DEFINING AND DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS AUTHORIZED BY LA. R.S. 33:130.355(12), PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE WHEN THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Motion made and seconded at November 20, 2025 meeting for adoption of Resolution designating a project area and creating the England District Sub -District No. 3 and defining and describing the boundaries thereof in accordance with and as authorized by La. R.S. 33:130.355(12), providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing, and to further provide when this Resolution shall become effective. The Chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried unanimously. MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL RATING AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FORM REGARDING SAME. LA. R.S. 42:17(A)(1). Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes , Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne , to e nter Executive Session for discussion of character, professional competency of Executive Director, establishing an Annual Rating and Performance Evaluation form regarding same. La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1). On vote, motion carried. Committee entered Executive Session at 5:34 p.m. Committee meandered out of Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. MOTION MADE TO ADOPT PERFORMANCE FORM FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO BE MODIFIED AS NEEDED. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes , Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead , to adopt performance form for Executive Director and it be modified as needed. On vote, motion carried. MOTION TO ELECT MR. ODAY LAVERGNE AS CHAIR OF THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Motion made by Mr. Zeb Winstead , Second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin , to elect Oday Lavergne as Chair of the England Economic and Industrial Development District. Move to close nominations by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr. Upon roll call vote, motion to elect Mr. Oday Lavergne as Chair of the England Economic and Industrial Development District passed unanimously. Board of Commissioners Regular Session December 18, 2025 MOTION TO ELECT MR. JAMAR GAILES AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead , Second Mr. Patrick O’Quin , to elect Mr. Jamar Gailes as Vice -Chair of the England Economic and Industrial Development District. Move to close nominations by Mr. Oday Lavergne, Second by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr. Upon roll call vote, motion to elect Mr. Jamar Gailes as Vice -Chair of the England Economic and Industrial Development District passed unanimously. MOTION TO ELECT SECRETARY/TREASURER OF THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Motion by Mr. Oday Lavergne , Second Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr. , to elect Mr. Joe McPherson as Secretary/Treasurer of the England Economic and Industrial Development District. Motion by Mr. Oday Lavergne , Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes , to elect Mr. Steve Mansour as Secretary/Treasurer of the England Economic and Industrial Development District. Move to close nominations by Mr. Oday Lavergne, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes. Upon roll call vote, motion to elect Mr. Steve Mansour as Secretary/Treasurer of the England Economic and Industrial Development District passed. Yay (6): Dara, Gailes, Lavergne, Mansour, Weems, Winstead Nay (4): Crump, Lawson, McPherson, O’Quin Comments by Legal Counsel : Mr. Matt Nowlin reminded Commissioners that Sexual Harassment and Ethics training needed to be completed by December 31. Also, he will set aside some time during a slower meeting month for a primer/refresher on open meetings and public records statutes. Questions by Commissioners: There were no questions or comments from Commissioners. Comments by Executive Director: no comment. Staff Reports:

  1. Financial: Ms. Summer Steiner reported that RCI was here last week to complete inventory. BOM ACH is set up. Revenues are eight and a half percent over budget and expenses are six and a half percent below.
  2. Air Traffic: Mr. Scott Gammel stated that there were 13 cancellations last month, combination of weather related and government shutdown. Fuel sales are up 40%. Had a very good meeting with a Sky West representative. Fort Polk was present as well; they are glad that Sky West has come.
  3. Economic Development/Operations: Mr. David Broussard reported that we had four new companies in 2025. A number of tenants executed new leases or extended leases. Public Comments or Questions Board of Commissioners Regular Session December 18, 2025 There being no further business, Mr. Zeb Winstead adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m. Oday Lavergne, Chair England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners Steve Mansour, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners
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  • A. CALL TO ORDER

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

December 18, 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 November 20, 2025, Executive Committee meeting.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE

December 18, 2025

Members: STEVEN MANSOUR, CHAIR; CHARLIE WEEMS, VICE-CHAIR Trey Crump, Joshua Dara, Sr., Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Myron Lawson, Jr., 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 November 20, 2025, Admin/Legal Committee meeting.
  2. Motion to approve the Resolution to enact EEIDD Ordinances 2-110 through 2-130, and to amend Ordinance 4-2, to establish administrative court system, to provide for appointment of hearing officer, to provide for administrative adjudication, enforcement, and judicial review of EEIDD regulatory violations.
  3. Motion to approve the Resolution to amend EEIDD Ordinances Section 6-88(f) to provide for submission of a rolling five-year operating forecast and rolling five-year capital projects plan.
  4. Motion to approve the Resolution to amend EEIDD Ordinances Sections 2-56, 2-57, 2-58, 2-78, 2-105, 6-88, 6293, 6-321, 8-2, 8-30, 8-31 to provide for repeal and replacement of references to standing committees of the Board.
  5. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute a management agreement between EEIDD and Bloom Golf Management for the management and operations of Oakwing Golf Club.
  6. Motion to approve the Resolution designating a project area and creating the England District Sub-District No. 3 and defining and describing the boundaries thereof in accordance with and as authorized by La. R.S. 33:130.355(12), providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing, and to further provide when this Resolution shall become effective. THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE December 18, 2025

Members: JOE MCPHERSON, CHAIR; TREY CRUMP, VICE-CHAIR Joshua Dara, Sr., Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Myron Lawson, Jr., Steve Mansour, Patrick O’Quin, 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 November 20, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting.
  2. To receive schedule of paid invoices for the month of November 2025.
  3. Motion to receive the annual independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 2024/2025 from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

December 18, 2025

Members: PATRICK O’QUIN, CHAIR; JOE MCPHERSON, VICE-CHAIR Trey Crump, Joshua Dara, Sr., Jamar Gailes, Myron Lawson, Jr., 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 November 20, 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting.
  2. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute lease amendment #2 to the ground lease between EEIDD and The Geo Group.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

December 18, 2025

Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; JOSHUA DARA, SR., VICE-CHAIR Trey Crump, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Myron Lawson, Jr., Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, 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 November 20, 2025, Capital Project Committee meeting.
  2. Motion authorizing the Executive Director to accept the winning bid from Zoeftig Ltd. in the amount of $218,046.24 (Two Hundred Eighteen Thousand, Forty-Six Dollars and Twenty-Four Cents) for the purchase of new terminal seating, and to execute all necessary documents thereto.
  3. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Change Order #1with Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson and Merrick Construction for engineering and additional ramp pavement, electrical work and replacing a failed water main crossing the south ramp in the amount of $838,695.00 (Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Zero Cents).
  4. Review updates on Capital Projects.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

  • A. Call to Order
  • B. Invocation
  • C. Pledge of Allegiance
  • D. Roll Call
  • E. Public Comments or Questions
  • F. Active Items
  1. Motion to approve the minutes of November 20, 2025, Regular Board meeting.
  2. Motion to approve the minutes of December 11, 2025, Special Board meeting.
  3. Motion to set Board Meeting dates for 2026.
  4. Final adoption of Resolution to enact EEIDD Ordinances 2-110 through 2-130, and to amend Ordinance 4-2, to establish administrative court system, to provide for appointment of hearing officer, to provide for administrative adjudication, enforcement, and judicial review of EEIDD regulatory violations.
  5. Final adoption of Resolution to amend EEIDD Ordinances Section 6-88(f) to provide for submission of a rolling fiveyear operating forecast and rolling five-year capital projects plan.
  6. Final adoption of Resolution to amend EEIDD Ordinances Sections 2-56, 2-57, 2-58, 2-78, 2-105, 6-88, 6-293, 6321, 8-2, 8-30, 8-31 to provide for repeal and replacement of references to standing committees of the Board.
  7. Motion to receive the annual independent Audit Report on Fiscal Year 2024/2025 from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC.
  8. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute a management agreement between EEIDD and Bloom Golf Management for the management and operations of Oakwing Golf Club.
  9. Final adoption of Resolution designating a project area and creating the England District Sub-District No. 3 and defining and describing the boundaries thereof in accordance with and as authorized by La. R.S. 33:130.355(12), providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing, and to further provide when this Resolution shall become effective
  10. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute lease amendment #2 to the ground lease between EEIDD and The Geo Group.
  11. Motion authorizing the Executive Director to accept the winning bid from Zoeftig Ltd. in the amount of $218,046.24 (Two Hundred Eighteen Thousand, Forty-Six Dollars and Twenty-Four Cents) for the purchase of new terminal seating, and to execute all necessary documents thereto.
  12. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Change Order #1with Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson and Merrick Construction for engineering and additional ramp pavement, electrical work and replacing a failed water main crossing the south ramp in the amount of $838,695.00 (Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Zero Cents).
  13. Enter Executive Session for discussion of character, professional competency of Executive Director, establishing an Annual Rating and Performance Evaluation form regarding same. La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1).
  14. Motion to elect Chair of the England Economic and Industrial Development District.
  15. Motion to elect Vice-Chair of the England Economic and Industrial Development District.
  16. Motion to elect Secretary/Treasurer of the England Economic and Industrial Development District.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(By unanimous vote)

  • G. Comments by Legal Counsel
  • H. Comments or Questions by Commissioners
  • I. Comments by Executive Director
  • J. Staff Reports – 1) Financial
  1. Air Traffic
  2. Economic Development/Operations
  • K. Public Comments or Questions
  • L. Adjourn

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