Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority

NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION: In accordance with Proclamation JBE-2020-30 Section 4: ALL STATE AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, AND LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE SHALL PROVIDE FOR ATTENDANCE AT ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS VIA TELECONFERENCE OR VIDEO CONFERENCE AND SUCH ATTENDANCE SHALL BE ALLOWED DURING THE PENDENCY OF THIS EMERGENCY. ALL EFFORTS SHALL BE MADE TO PROVIDE FOR OBSERVATION AND INPUT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. BEFORE ANY MEETING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, THE STATE AGENCY, BOARDS AND COMMISSION, OR LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE SHALL FIRST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION THAT IT WILL OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO OPERATE DUE TO THE QUORUM REQUIREMENTS. SUCH CERTIFICATION SHALL BE POSTED AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING. NOTHING IN THIS ORDER SHALL BE INTERPRETED TO WAIVE ANY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS. This Notice, made as of the 19th_ day of October__, 2021 by Angela Varnado, Executive Administrator for the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA), do certify the following:

1. GAEDA would be unable to hold its public meeting in person due to quorum requirements for the meeting currently scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 8:00 am.
2. GAEDA will be able to hold its public meeting via teleconference and/or video conference scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 8:00 am.
3. GAEDA shall make every effort to ensure that the meeting is recorded and that members of the public are able to observe and make comments as pursuant by law. /s/ Angela Varnado Executive Administrator
4. To hear public comments Administration & Legal Committee Steven R. McGee, Chair; Zebulon Winstead; Candice Cheney
5. To hear a report from the CPA regarding the September 2021 Financial Statements - Public Comments
6. M otion to recommend approval of the September 2021 Financial Statements-Public Comments
7. M otion to recommend ratifying the payment of the September 2021 Accounting BillPublic Comments
8. M otion to recommend ratifying the payment of the September 2021 Legal Bill-Public Comments
9. T o hear public comments

Page - 2 - of 2 Additions made by unanimous vote only! E conomic Development Committee Zebulon Winstead, Chair; Steven R. McGee; Curtis Lewis

1. M otion to recommend a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Louisiana in an amount not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) for the 2021 Mid-Winter Conference.-Public Comments
2. To hear public comments C apital Projects Committee Zebulon Winstead, Chair; Candice Cheney; Steven R. McGee
3. To hear discussion on a Commercial Demolition Grant Proposal from the City of Alexandria
4. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Revitalization Corporation in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) for costs to assist with the implementation of the Federal Home Loan Bank Grant for Senior Homeowners. -Public Comments
5. To hear public comments O perations Committee Charles F. Smith, Chair, Curtis Lewis, Renee White-Goolsby
6. To hear public comments Human Resources Committee Candice Cheney, Chair; Charles F. Smith, Curtis Lewis
7. To hear public comments Page - 1 - of 2 *Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only! T HE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS John Carroll, Chair Zebulon Winstead Steven R. McGee, Vice-Chair Charles Frederick Smith Candice Cheney, Secretary. Treasurer C urtis Lewis Renee White-Goolsby RE GULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, October 19, 2021 ~ 8:15 a.m. Join Zoom Meeting Dial in One tap mobile +16465588656, 3407465581# US (New York) ( Public comments can be made prior to any vote) (Please keep comments limited to 3 minutes per person)

• A. C all to Order
• B. Invocation
• C. Pledge of Allegiance
• D. Roll Call
• E. Active Items

1. M otion to approve the October 2021 Consent Agenda:

• a) Motion to approve September 2021 Meeting Minutes-Public Comments
• b) Motion to approve the September 2021 F inancial Statements-Public Comments
• c) Motion to ratify the payment of the September 2021 Accounting Bill-Public Comments
• d) Motion to ratify the payment of the September 2021 Legal Bill-Public Comments

2. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Revitalization Corporation in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) for costs to assist with the implementation of the Federal Home Loan Bank Grant for Senior Homeowners. -Public Comments
3. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Louisiana in an amount not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) for the 2021 Mid-Winter Conference. -Public Comments

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

• F. Executive Director’s Report
• G. Commissioner Comments
• H. Legal Counsel Comments
• I. Accountant Comments
• J. Public Comments or Questions
• K. Adjourn

Executive & Government Relations Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 19, 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 8:02 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 8:03 a.m.

Administration & Legal Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Present: Steven R. McGee, Chair; Zebulon Winstead; Candice Cheney

Absent: None

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Administration & Legal Committee was called to order by Commissioner McGee at 8:03 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 September 2021 Financial Statements. A discussion was held.

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

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

It was moved by Commissioner Winstead and seconded by Commissioner Cheney to recommend ratifying the payment of the September 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 8:08 a.m.

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Present: Zebulon Winstead, Chair; Steven R. McGee; Curtis Lewis

Absent: None

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Economic Development Committee was called to order by Commissioner Winstead at 8:09 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

It was moved by Commissioner McGee and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Louisiana in an amount not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) for the 2021 Mid-Winter Conference. 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 8:10 a.m.

Capital Projects Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Present: Zebulon Winstead, Chair Steven R. McGee; Candice Cheney

Absent: None

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

The Committee heard remarks from Legal Counsel regarding a proposal on whether GAEDA is legally able to address the concerns outlined in the city’s proposal to address demolition of commercial buildings. A discussion was held. The Committee determined that no further action was required on the proposal.

It was moved by Commissioner Cheney and seconded by Commissioner Winstead to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Revitalization Corporation in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) for costs to assist with the implementation of the Federal Home Loan Bank Grant for Senior Homeowners. A discussion was held. There being no public comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

The Committee heard a status report from Keith Hillman of Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson. Mr. Hillman reported that the city received notice from LaDOTD regarding funding for the Masonic Drive Phase 2 project. A discussion was held.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 a.m.

Operations Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Present: Curtis Lewis

Absent: Charles F. Smith, Chair; Renee White-Goolsby

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Operation’s Committee was called to order by Commissioner Smith at 8:40 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was not present.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 a.m.

Human Resources Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 19, 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 8:40 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

Commissioner Cheney thanked Legal Counsel for the clarification of several agenda items. Ms. Cheney said that it allows for the commissioners to make informed decisions of proposals. A discussion was held.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 a.m.

Regular Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Treasurer; Zebulon Winstead; Curtis Lewis

Absent: Charles Frederick Smith; Renee White-Goolsby

The monthly regular meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority was called to order by Commissioner Carroll at 8:45 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

It was moved by Commissioner Winstead and seconded by Commissioner McGee to approve the October 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-Yes Charles Frederick Smith-Absent Curtis Lewis-Yes Renee White-Goolsby-Absent There being no public comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Winstead and seconded by Commissioner McGee to approve a Cooperative Endeavor with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Revitalization Corporation in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) for costs to assist with the implementation of the Federal Home Loan Bank Grant for Senior Homeowners. A roll call vote was as follows: John Carroll, Chair-Yes Steven R. McGee, Vice-Chair-Yes Candice Cheney, Secretary. Treasurer-Yes Zebulon Winstead-Yes Charles Frederick Smith-Absent Curtis Lewis-Yes Renee White-Goolsby-Absent There being no public comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Louisiana in an amount not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) for the 2021 Mid-Winter Conference. A roll call vote was as follows: John Carroll, Chair-Yes Steven R. McGee, Vice-Chair-Yes Candice Cheney, Secretary. Treasurer-Yes Zebulon Winstead-Yes Charles Frederick Smith-Absent Curtis Lewis-Yes Renee White-Goolsby-Absent There being no public comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

The Executive Director introduced Heather Urena from the Kisatchie-Delta Regional Planning & Development District to discuss the possibility of a collaboration with GAEDA in initiative named Project Delta DOGMA [Digital Opportunity Growing Medical Advancement] and its Coalition application. Mrs. Urena commented that she needs a letter of Support from the Board. A discussion was held. The Board agreed that no vote was need and that the Chair would sign a letter as soon as possible.

Mr. David Lewis from the Lake Amphibian Club thanked the board for its support of Lakefest 2021 and invited everyone to come out to visit with them on October 29- November 1, 2021.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:09 a.m.