Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority

201 Joh nson 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 Charles Frederick Smith Curtis Lewis Renee White-Goolsby Executive Director Clifford J. Moller PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The 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, January 18, 2022 8:00 A.M. ~ REGULAR BOARD MEETING PUBLIC HEARING- 2022 BUDGET Tuesday, January 18, 2022 8:15 A.M. ~ Join Zoom Meeting ~ Dial in +1 301 715 8 592 US (Washington DC) ~ One tap mobile +16465588656,,3407465581# US (New York) +13017158592,,3407465581# US (Washington DC)

Page - 1 - of 3 Additions made by unanimous vote only! THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

John Carroll, Chair Steven R. McGee, Vice-Chair Charles Frederick Smith Candice Cheney, Secretary/Treasurer Curtis Lewis Renee White-Goolsby

GAEDA COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDA

Tuesday, January 18, 2022~ 8:15 a.m. via Zoom To join the meeting

Executive & Government Relations Committee

1. To hear discussion regarding Rules of Procedure for GAEDA
2. To hear public comments Administration & Legal Committee Steven R. McGee, Chair; Candice Cheney
3. To hear a report from the CPA regarding the December 2021 Financial StatementsPublic Comments
4. Motion to recommend approval of the 2022 Budget-Public Comments
5. Motion to recommend approval of the 2021 Budget Amendments-Public Comments
6. Motion to recommend approval of the December 2021 Financial Statements-Public Comments
7. Motion to recommend ratifying the payment of the December 2021 Accounting BillPublic Comments
8. Motion to recommend ratifying the payment of the December 2021 Legal Bill-Public Comments
9. To hear public comments

Additions made by unanimous vote only! Economic Development Committee Steven R. McGee; Curtis Lewis

1. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with General Athletics in an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ( $15,000) for the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Basketball Tournament Bid Fee; an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with meals and advertisement; and an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with meals of the 2022 Tennis Invitational. - Public Comments
2. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Museum of Arts in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) for the 2022 Exhibits-. Public Comments
3. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the River Oaks Art Center in the amount of Twenty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($27,000) for the 2022 GAEDA Educational Series and other /Exhibitions. - Public Comments
4. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Symphony Orchestra in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the 2022 Concerts - Public Comments
5. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arts Council of Central Louisiana in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) for the 2022 Performing Arts Series - Public Comments
6. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the American Baseball Foundation in an amount not to exceed Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) to assist with meals and advertising for the 2022 Red River Prep Classic Baseball Tournament - Public Comments
7. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Manna House in an amount not to exceed Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) to assist with meals and advertising of the 2022 APT/Coca Cola Professional Golf Tour. - Public Comments
8. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) in the amount of TwentyFive Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men’s/Women’s Opening Round Basketball Tournament Bid Fee. - Public Comments
9. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars in an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to assist with meals for the 2022 Mid-Winter Conference; in

Additions made by unanimous vote only! an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to assist with meals for the 2022 Council of Administration Meeting and an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars (9,000) to assist with meals for the 2022 State Convention. - Public Comments

10. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs in an amount not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) to assist with meals for the 2022 Regional Training Conference. - Public Comments
11. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Friends of Bringhurst in an amount not to exceed $7,500 to assist with for meals and advertisement for the 2022 Bayou Rapides Junior Invitational. Public Comments
12. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Conventions and Visitors Bureau (CVB) in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for co-hosting the 2022 Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) Annual meeting. Public Comments
13. To hear public comments

Capital Projects Committee Candice Cheney; Steven R. McGee

1. To hear report from Keith Hillman of Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixon
2. To hear public comments Operations Committee Charles F. Smith, Chair, Curtis Lewis, Renee White-Goolsby
3. Motion to recommend approval of a Lease Agreement with 24K, LLC for one year (1)
4. To hear public comments Human Resources Committee Candice Cheney, Chair; Charles F. Smith, Curtis Lewis
5. To hear public comments Page - 1 - of 3 *Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

John Carroll, Chair Steven R. McGee, Vice-Chair Charles Frederick Smith Candice Cheney, Secretary. Treasurer Curtis Lewis Renee White-Goolsby

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, January 18, 2022~ 8:15 a.m. via Zoom To join the meeting

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

1. Motion to approve the January 2022 Consent Agenda:

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

2. Motion to approve a Lease Agreement with 24K, LLC for one year (1)
3. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with General Athletics in an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000for the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Basketball Tournament Bid Fee; an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with meals and advertisement; and an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with meals of the 2022 Tennis Invitational. - Public Comments
4. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Museum of Arts in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) for the 2022 Exhibits-. Public Comments
5. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the River Oaks Art Center in

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

the amount of Twenty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($27,000) for the 2022 GAEDA Educational Series and other /Exhibitions. - Public Comments

6. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Symphony Orchestra in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the 2022 Concerts - Public Comments
7. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arts Council of Central Louisiana in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) for the 2022 Performing Arts Series - Public Comments
8. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the American Baseball Foundation in an amount not to exceed Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) to assist with meals and advertising for the 2022 Red River Prep Classic Baseball Tournament - Public Comments
9. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Manna House in an amount not to exceed Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) to assist with meals and advertising of the 2022 APT/Coca Cola Professional Golf Tour. - Public Comments
10. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men’s/Women’s Opening Round Basketball Tournament Bid Fee. - Public Comments
11. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars in an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to assist with meals for the 2022 Mid-Winter Conference; in an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to assist with meals for the 2022 Council of Administration Meeting and an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars (9,000) to assist with meals for the 2022 State Convention. - Public Comments
12. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs in an amount not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) to assist with meals for the 2022 Regional Training Conference. - Public Comments
13. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Friends of Bringhurst in an amount not to exceed $7,500 to assist with for meals and advertisement for the 2022 Bayou Rapides Junior Invitational. Public Comments
14. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Conventions and Visitors Bureau (CVB) in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for co-hosting the 2022 Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) Annual meeting. Public Comments

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

15. To hear discussion regarding Election of Officers

• F. Public Hearing regarding the 2022 Budget

16. Motion to adopt the 2022 Budget-Public Comments
17. Motion to approve a resolution adopting the 2022 Budget-Public Comments
18. Motion to approve the 2021 Budget Amendments-Public Comments

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

Executive & Government Relations Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Present: John Carroll, Chair

Absent: Stephen McGee, Vice-Chair; Candice Cheney, Secretary/Treasurer

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Executive & Government Relations Committee was called to order by Commissioner Carroll at 8:04 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was not present.

Administration & Legal Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Present: None

Absent: Steven R. McGee, Chair; Candice Cheney

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Administration & Legal Committee was called to at 8:02 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was not present.

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Present: Curtis Lewis

Absent: Steven R. McGee

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Economic Development Committee was called to order by Commissioner Lewis at 8:10 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was not present.

There being no quorum, the meeting was not called to order.

Capital Projects Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Present: None

Absent: Candice Cheney; Steven R. McGee

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Capital Projects Committee was called to order by at 8:11 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was not present.

The Board heard a report from Keith Hillman of Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson regarding the Masonic Drive Phase 3 project. A discussion was held.

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

Operations Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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 Lewis at 8:15 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner White-Goolsby to recommend approval of a Lease Agreement with 24K, LLC for one year (1). A discussion was held. 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 8:20 a.m.

Human Resources Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Present: Curtis Lewis

Absent: Candice Cheney, Chair; 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 8:20 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was not present.

Regular Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Present: John Carroll, Chair; Renee White-Goolsby; Curtis Lewis

Absent: Steven R. McGee, Vice-Chair; Candice Cheney, Secretary/ Treasurer. Charles Frederick Smith

The monthly regular meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority was called to order by Commissioner Carroll at 8:18 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was not present.