Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority

Johnson Street~ Suite 601 ~ Alexandria, LA 71301 ~Office: 318.880.0407 ~ Fax: 318.625.7599 ∼ www.gaeda.org Board of Directors Chair John Carroll Vice-Chair Steven R. McGee Secretary/Treasurer Candice Cheney Board Members Zebulon Winstead Charles Frederick Smith Curtis Lewis Renee White-Goolsby Executive Director Cli fford J. Moller PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT T he public is invited to attend all meetings unless otherwise noted in accordance with the LA Opens Meeting Law pursuant to R.S. 42:11 – R.S. 42:28* *Formerly R.S.42:4.1-42:13. Please Be Advised!!! The Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) will hold the following via Zoom: COMMITTEE MEETINGS Tuesday, August 17, 2021 8:00 A.M. ~ REGULAR BOARD MEETING Tuesday, August 17, 2021 8:15 A.M. ~ Join Zoom Meeting ~ Dial in ~ One tap mobile +16465588656,,3407465581# US (New York) +13017158592,,3407465581# US (Washington DC)

Executive & Government Relations Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Present: John Carroll, Chair; Stephen McGee, Vice-Chair; Candice Cheney, Secretary/Treasurer

Absent: None

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Executive & Government Relations Committee was called to order by Commissioner Carroll at 8:00 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was not present.

Legal Counsel reported that she administered the Oath of office to Commissioner Goolsby.

The Committee welcomed Ms. Goolsby to the Board.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 a.m.

Administration & Legal Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Present: Steven R. McGee, Chair; Candice Cheney

Absent: Zebulon Winstead

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Administration & Legal Committee was called to order by Commissioner McGee at 8:01 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

The Committee heard a report from John Theriot, of Knight Masden CPA Firm, on the July 2021 Financial Statements. A discussion was held.

It was moved by Commissioner Cheney and seconded by Commissioner McGee to recommend approval of the July 2021 Financial Statements. There being no public comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Cheney and seconded by Commissioner McGee to recommend ratifying the payment of the July 2021 Accounting Bill. There being no public comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Cheney and seconded by Commissioner McGee to recommend ratifying the payment of the July 2021 Legal Bill. There being no public comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 a.m.

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Present: Steven R. McGee; Curtis Lewis

Absent: Zebulon Winstead, Chair

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Economic Development Committee was called to order by Commissioner McGee at 8:11a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

Commissioner asked on the status of our website. A discussion was held.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 a.m.

Capital Projects Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Present: Steven R. McGee; Candice Cheney

Absent: Zebulon Winstead, Chair

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Capital Projects Committee was called to order by Commissioner Cheney at 8:16 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

Keith Hillman of Meyer, Meyer Lacroix Hixon gave a status report on the Masonic Drive Phase Two project from the traffic signal at the traffic circle to Texas Avenue. A discussion was held.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 a.m.

Operations Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Present: Curtis Lewis, Renee White-Goolsby

Absent: Charles F. Smith, Chair

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Operation’s Committee was called to order by Commissioner Smith at 8:26 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 a.m.

Human Resources Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Present: Candice Cheney, Chair; Curtis Lewis

Absent: Charles F. Smith

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Human Resources Committee was called to order by Commissioner Cheney at 8:27 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 a.m.

Regular Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Treasurer; Curtis Lewis

Absent: Zebulon Winstead; Charles Frederick Smith

The monthly regular meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority was called to order by Commissioner Carroll at 8:28 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

It was moved by Commissioner Cheney and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the August 2021 Consent Agenda. A roll call vote was as follows: John Carroll, Chair-Yes Steven R. McGee, Vice-Chair-Yes Candice Cheney, Secretary. Treasurer-Yes Zebulon Winstead-Absent Charles Frederick Smith-Absent Curtis Lewis-Yes There being no public comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

The Executive Director welcomed Commissioner Goolsby to the Authority and asked her to introduce herself. A discussion was held.

The Executive Director informed the Board that the office lease for GAEDA will expire on December 31, 2021. He also asked Commissioners to submit or call him with input on proposed activities and/or projects to spend our revenue on. A discussion was held.

The Board welcomed Quint Carrier of Kisatchie Delta to the meeting.

The CPA informed the Board that staff will begin working on the 2021 Budget Amendments and the 2022 Budget in the coming months.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m.