England Economic & Industrial Development District

1 – 1.22.2026 Regular Session

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

• A. Call to Order
• B. Roll Call
• C. Active Items

1. Motion to enter into executive session to discuss certain economic development negotiations related to economic development Project Lightning, as provided for by La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1), La. R.S. 44:22.2, and La. R.S. 33:130.351, and shall receive attorney-client privileged communications from its legal counsel as provided for by La. Code of Evidence art. 506(B), and in accordance with La. Attorney General Opinion No. 18-0144.

• D. Adjourn
• A. CALL TO ORDER

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

January 22, 2026

ZEB WINSTEAD, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

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 December 18, 2025, Executive Committee meeting.
2. Motion to approve the minutes of January 16, 2026, Executive Committee meeting.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE

January 22, 2026

Members: MYRON LAWSON, JR., CHAIR; CHARLIE WEEMS, VICE-CHAIR Steve Mansour

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 December 18, 2025, Admin/Legal Committee meeting.
2. Motion to name The Town Talk as the official journal of the England Economic & Industrial Development District.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE

January 22, 2026

Members: TREY CRUMP, CHAIR; PATRICK O’QUIN, VICE-CHAIR Jamar Gailes

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 December 18, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting.
2. To receive schedule of paid invoices for the month of December 2025.
3. Motion to adopt Budget Amendment #2 to the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

January 22, 2026

Members: PATRICK O’QUIN, CHAIR; CHARLIE WEEMS, VICE-CHAIR 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 December 18, 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting.
2. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment #1 to the Airport Use Permit between EEIDD and Daedelus Aviation for building #2107 located at 1107 Billy Mitchell Blvd.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

January 22, 2026

Members: JOSHUA DARA, SR., CHAIR; JOE MCPHERSON, VICE-CHAIR 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 December 18, 2025, Capital Project Committee meeting.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

January 22, 2026 (continued)

2. Motion authorizing Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Alexandria International Airport Baggage Belt Replacement Project.
3. Presentation of the Airpark 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan by Executive Director.
4. Review updates on Capital Projects. 1 – 1.22.2026 Regular Session

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 December 18, 2025, Regular Board meeting.
2. Motion to name The Town Talk as the official journal of the England Economic & Industrial Development District.
3. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment #1 to the Airport Use Permit between EEIDD and Daedelus Aviation for building #2107 located at 1107 Billy Mitchell Blvd.
4. Motion to adopt Budget Amendment #2 to the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget.
5. Acceptance of Airpark 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
6. Motion authorizing Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Alexandria International Airport Baggage Belt Replacement Project.
7. Motion to enter into executive session for discussion of legal updates by EEIDD attorney regarding CJT Bayou Cuisine, LLC, et al v. EEIDD, Civil Suit No. 276,330-F, Ninth Judicial District Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. La. R.S. 42:17(A)(2). 2 – 1.22.2026 Regular Session
8. Motion to Introduce Resolution designating a project area and creating the England District Sub-District No. 4 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.
9. Motion to enter into executive session for discussion of character, professional competency, rating and performance evaluation of Executive Director. La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1).

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

2. Air Traffic
3. Economic Development/Operations

• K. Public Comments or Questions
• L. Adjourn

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 22, 2026

The regular meeting of the Finance/Audit Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Committee Chair, Mr. Trey Crump, requested a roll call.

The following were present: Mr. Trey Crump, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, and Mr. Jamar Gailes

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2025, FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin, to approve minutes of the December 18, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

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

MOTION TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 TO THE 2025/2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin, to recommend adoption of the Budget Amendment #2 to the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget.

Summer Steiner presented the Board with the information on the proposed Budget Amendment #2.

Discussion followed.

On vote, motion carried.

Mr. Crump 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. Crump adjourned the Finance Committee.

Chair, Mr. Oday Lavergne, called upon Commissioner Patrick O’Quin , Chair of the Economic Development Committee.

Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Committee Vice-Chair FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 22, 2026

The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Chair, Mr. Oday Lavergne, called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. and requested roll call.

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

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2025, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to approve minutes of December 18, 2025, Executive Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2026, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to approve minutes of January 16, 2026, Executive Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

Discussion and announcement of newly appointed committees.

Mr. Lavergne 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. Lavergne adjourned the Executive Committee.

Chair, Mr. Lavergne called upon Commissioner Myron Lawson, Jr., Chair of the Admin/Legal Committee.

Mr. Oday Lavergne, Committee Chair EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 22, 2026

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, 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 and Mr. Zeb Winstead

Absent: Mr. Charlie Weems

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2025, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead , Second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin , to approve minutes of December 18 , 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO RECOMMEND AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT #1 TO THE AIRPORT USE PERMIT BETWEEN EEIDD AND DAEDELUS AVIATION FOR BUILDING #2107 Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin, to recommend authorizing Executive Director to execute Amendment #1 to the Airport Use Permit between EEIDD and Daedelus Aviation for building #2107

Executive Director provided information on the proposed amendment.

On vote, motion carried.

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. Oday Lavergne called on Commission Joshua Dara, Chair of the Capital Projects Committee.

Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Committee Chair ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 22, 2026

The regular meeting of the Capital Projects Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Committee Chair, Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., requested a roll call.

The following were present: Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Joe McPherson, and Mr. Zeb Winstead

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2025, CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Joe McPherson, Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to approve the minutes of December 18, Capital Project Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION RECOMMENDING AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BAGGAGE BELT REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Motion by Mr. Joe McPherson, Second by Mr. Zeb Winstaed, recommending authorizing Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Alexandria International Airport Baggage Belt Replacement Project.

Information provided by Executive Director.

On vote, motion carried.

Presentation of the Airpark 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan by Executive Director.

Capital Projects updates: Provided by Executive Director.

There being no further items to discuss, Mr. Dara adjourned the Capital Project Committee

Mr. Joe McPherson, Vice-Chair CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 22, 2026

The regular meeting of the Admin/Legal Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Committee Chair, Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., requested roll call.

The following were present: Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr. and Mr. Steve Mansour

Absent: Mr. Charlie Weems

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2025, ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Steve Mansour, Second by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2025, Admin/Legal Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO RECOMMEND NAMING THE TOWN TALK AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Motion by Mr. Steve Mansour, Second by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., to recommend naming The Town Talk as the official journal of the England Economic & Industrial Development District.

On vote, motion carried.

Mr. Lawson 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. Lawson adjourned the Admin/Legal Committee.

Chair, Mr. Oday Lavergne, called upon Commissioner Trey Crump, Chair of the Finance/Audit Committee.

Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Committee Chair ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING JANUARY 22, 2026

The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Regular Session in the England Airpark Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Mr. Oday Lavergne, Chair of the England Authority, called the meeting to order at 5:25 p.m.

The England Economic and Industrial Development District was duly convened as the governing authority of said District by Mr. Oday Lavergne, Chair, who stated that the England Economic and Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business.

Present: Chair, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Vice-Chair, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. Steve Mansour, Mr. Trey Crump, Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin and Mr. Zeb Winstead.

Absent: Mr. Charlie Weems

The invocation was led by Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., and the Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Oday Lavergne.

Also present were members of the England Authority staff: Mr. Ralph Hennessy, Executive Director, Mr. David Broussard, Deputy Director of Airpark , Mr. Scott Gammel, Director of Aviation, Summer Steiner, Director of Finance and Human Resources, and Mr. Matt Nowlin, Legal Counsel.

Chair, Mr. Oday Lavergne , asked if there were any public comments or questions. Hearing none, Mr. Lavergne proceeded with the action items.

MOTION BY CONSENT TO APPROVE ACTIVE ITEMS 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, AND 8. Motion by Mr. Steve Mansour, second by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., consent to approve active items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 TO THE 2025 -2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET BY RECOMMENDATION OF FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes , Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead , to adopt Budget Amendment #2 to the fiscal year budget by recommendation of Finance/Audit Committee.

MOTION TO TABLE ACTIVE ITEM NO. 7 TO FEBRUARY MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to table Active Item no. 7 to February meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

Comments by Legal Counsel: In the works to provide in -service training for the Commissioners, including Roberts Rules of Order and parliamentary procedure.

Board of Commissioners Regular Session January 22, 2026

Comments or Questions by Commissioners: Presentation of plaques to Mr. Zeb Winstead, Mr. Jamar Gailes and Mr. Oday Lavergne for their service on the 2025 Board.

Comments by Executive Director: ACI Marcom Marketing Communications Conference award, Excellence in Airport Marketing Communications, Customer Experience Award.

Staff Reports: Financial: Revenues are 8% percent above budget; Expenses are 4% below budget.

Air Traffic: Year-end total for enplanements was up 48%; Airport operations are up 30%; Fuel sales hit new record of 9 million gallons.

Economic Development/Operations: Russ Bloom with Bloom Golf Management will be present at February meeting; Email detailing new system, membership cards, how to play other courses, and point system (will email to Commissioners); Existing employees received offers to retain positions; Possible new leases for LaSalle/ICE to be presented at February meeting.

MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY, RATING, AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. LA. R.S. 42:17(A)(1). Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to enter into Executive Session for discussion of character, professional competency, rating, and performance evaluation of Executive Director. La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1).

Entered into Executive Session at 6:06 p.m.

Meandered out of Executive Session at 6:21 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 6:23 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

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 22, 2026

The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Special Meeting in the England Airpark Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Mr. Oday Lavergne, Chair of the England Authority, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

The England Economic and Industrial Development District was duly convened as the governing authority of said District by Mr. Oday Lavergne, Chair, who stated that the England Economic and Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business.

Present: Chair, Mr. Oday Lavergne, Vice-Chair, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. Steve Mansour, Mr. Trey Crump, Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin and Mr. Zeb Winstead.

Absent: Mr. Charlie Weems

MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS RELATED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LIGHTNING, AS PROVIDED FOR BY LA. R.S. 42:17(A)(1), LA. R.S. 44:22.2, AND LA. R.S. 33:130.351, AND SHALL RECEIVE ATTORNEY - CLIENT PRIVLEGED COMMUNICATIONS FROM ITS LEGAL COUNSEL AS PROVIDED FOR BY LA. CODE OF EVIDENCE ART. 506(B), AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA. ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION NO. 18 - 0144. Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes, second by Mr. Zeb Winstead, to enter into executive session to discuss certain economic development negotiations related to economic development Project Lightning, as provided for by La. R.S. 42:17(a)(1), La. R.S. 44:22.2, and La. R.S. 33:130.351, and shall receive attorney -client privileged communications from its legal counsel as provided for by La. Code of Evidence art. 506(B), and in accordance with La. Attorney General Opinion No. 18-0144.

Commissioners exited Executive Session at 4:39 p.m. Mr. Oday Lavergne adjourned the meeting at 4:40 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