Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority

Executive, Administration and Legal Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, March 20, 2023

Present: Mr. Stephen McGee, Chair; Dr. Curtis Lewis Vice-Chair; Ms. Trayce Snow, Secretary/Treasurer

Absent: None

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Executive, Administration and Legal Committee was called to order by Commissioner McGee at 8:00 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Snow to recommend ratifying payment of the February 2023 Legal Bill. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Snow to recommend ratifying payment of the February 2023 Accounting Bill. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 a.m.

Governmental Relations Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, March 20, 2023

Present: Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair; Dr. Curtis Lewis; Mr. Chris Patel Absent: None The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Governmental Relations Committee was called to order by Commissioner Cheney at 8:05a.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 8:05 a.m.

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Present: Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Trayce Snow; Mr. John Carroll; Mr. Chris Patel Absent: None

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Economic Development Committee was called to order by Commissioner Lewis at 8:06 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

The Committee heard a report from the Executive Director regarding a proposal from the city of Alexandria proposed 2023 city events. A discussion was held.

It was moved by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Snow to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the CLBC Community Development Corporation, INC.in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to assist with advertisement of the 2023 City Wide Interdenominational Crusade to be held April 10-13, 2023. A discussion was held. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote. A roll call was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Yes Commissioner Patel: Yes

It was moved by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Snow to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA) in an amount not to exceed Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) to assist with meals and advertisement of the LMA 86th Annual Convention to be held August 1 – August 5, 2023. A discussion was held. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote. A roll call was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Yes Commissioner Patel: Yes

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

Capital Projects Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, March 20, 2023

Present: Ms. Trayce Snow Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Ms. Candice Cheney Absent: None The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Capital Projects Committee was called to order by Commissioner Snow at 8:28 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

The Committee heard a report from the Executive Director regarding proposed properties. A discussion was held.

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

Operations & Human Resources Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, March 20, 2023 Present: Mr. John Carroll, Chair; Dr. Curtis Lewis Absent: Ms. Renee White-Goolsby The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Operations and Human Resource Committee was called to order by Commissioner Carroll at 8:41 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 8:42 a.m.

Regular Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, March 20, 2023

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

Absent: Ms. Renee White- Goolsby

The monthly regular meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) was called to order by Commissioner McGee at 8:43 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Carroll to approve the March 2023 Consent Agenda. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Carroll to approve the February 28, 2023 Special Call Minutes. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Snow to terminate the 2010 Intergovernmental General Services Agreement (IGA) and to furthermore authorize Legal Counsel to prepare a letter informing the Administration of GAEDA’s current policies and procedures. A discussion was held. There being no public comments, the motion passed by 5 votes. A roll call was as follows: Commissioner McGee-Yes Commissioner Lewis-Yes Commissioner Snow-Yes Commissioner Carroll-Yes Commissioner Cheney-Yes Commissioner White-Goolsby- Absent Commissioner Patel- No

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Carroll to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the CLBC Community Development Corporation, INC.in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to assist with advertisement of the 2023 City Wide Interdenominational Crusade to be held April 10-13, 2023. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote. A roll call was as follows: Commissioner McGee-Yes Commissioner Lewis-Yes Commissioner Snow-Yes Commissioner Carroll-Yes Commissioner Cheney-Yes Commissioner White-Goolsby- Absent Commissioner Patel- Yes

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Snow to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA)

in an amount not to exceed Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) to assist with meals and advertisement of the LMA 86th Annual Convention to be held August 1 – August 5, 2023. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote. A roll call was as follows: Commissioner McGee-Yes Commissioner Lewis-Yes Commissioner Snow-Yes Commissioner Carroll-Yes Commissioner Cheney-No Commissioner White-Goolsby- Absent Commissioner Patel- Yes

The Board requested that Legal Counsel, City Council, and GAEDA staff work together to create a document to be presented to all parties to open dialogue and communication to move the city forward. A discussion was held.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 a.m.