Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority

Board of Directors

Chair Steven McGee

Vice-Chair Dr. Curtis Lewis

Secretary/Treasurer Trayce Snow

Board Members John Carroll Candice Cheney Renee White-Goolsby Chris Patel 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 :

GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 3:00 P.M. ~

GAEDA Offices

201 Johnson Street~ Suite 601 ~ Alexandria, LA 71301 ~Office: 318.880.0407 ~ Fax: 318.625.7599 ∼ www.gaeda.org

THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Mr. Steven R. McGee, Chair Ms. Candice Cheney Dr. Curtis Lewis, Vice-Chair Ms. Renee White-Goolsby Ms. Trayce Snow, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Chris Patel Mr. John Carroll

GAEDA COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDA

Executive, Administration and Legal Committee

1. Motion to recommend approval of the January 2023 Final Financial Statements-Public Comment
2. Motion to recommend ratifying payment of the January 2023 Legal Bill - Public Comment
3. Motion to recommend ratifying payment of the January 2023 Accounting Bill - Public Comment
4. To hear public comments.

Governmental Relations Committee Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair Dr. Curtis Lewis, Mr. Chris Patel

1. To hear discussion regarding the 2010 Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Alexandria.
2. To hear public comments.

Economic Development Committee Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Ms. Trayce Snow; Mr. John Carroll; Chris Patel

1. Motion to recommend a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Dixie Girls Softball in the amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to assist with meals and advertisement of the Dixie Softball World Series to be held July 28, 2023 -August 3, 2023. Public Comments
2. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Today’s Praise and Worship, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) to assist with advertisement and marketing of the Southern Gospel Gathering to be held April 21, 2023.-Public Comments
3. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Horsepower Promotions in an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) to assist with advertisement and marketing of the Jeff Foxworthy-The Good Old Days Tour to be held April 4, 2023. Public Comments
4. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to assist with the bid fee for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men/Women’s Opening Round Tournament to be held March 6-8, 2023. Public Comments

Capital Projects Committee Ms. Trayce Snow. Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Ms. Candice Cheney

1.

To hear an Executive Director’s Report

Operations & Human Resources Committee Mr. John Carroll, Chair; Dr. Curtis Lewis; Ms. Renee White-Goolsby

1. To hear a report from the Executive Director regarding Annual Training.

THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair Mr. John Carroll Mr. Steven R. McGee, Vice-Chair Ms. Trayce Snow Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary. Treasurer Ms. Renee White-Goolsby Mr. Chris Patel

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

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

1. Motion to approve the February 2023 Consent Agenda:

• a) Motion to approve the January 2023 Meeting Minutes-Public Comments
• b) Motion to approve the January 2023 Financial Statements-Public Comments
• c) Motion to ratify the payment of the January 2023 Accounting Bill-Public Comments
• d) Motion to ratify the payment of the January 2023 Legal Bill-Public Comments

2. Motion to approve the final draft of the December 2022 Financial StatementsPublic Comments
3. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Dixie Girls Softball in the amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to assist with meals and advertisement of the Dixie Softball World Series to be held July 28, 2023-August 3, 2023. Public Comments
4. Motion to approve approval of a Cooperative endeavor Agreement with Today’s Praise and Worship, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) to assist with advertisement and marketing of the Southern Gospel Gathering to be held April 21, 223.-Public Comments
5. Motion to approve approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Horsepower Promotions in an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) to assist with advertisement and marketing of the Jeff Foxworthy-The Good Old Days Tour to be held April 4, 2023. Public Comments
6. Motion to approve approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau in an amount not to

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exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to assist with the bid fee for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men/Women’s Opening Round Tournament to be held March 6-8, 2023. Public Comments

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

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!