Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority

Board of Directors

Chair Steven McGee

Vice-Chair Dr. Curtis Lewis

Secretary/Treasurer Candice Cheney

Board Members John Carroll Renee White-Goolsby Trayce Snow Chris Patel Paula 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:

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 8:00 A.M. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room ~

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 8:15 A.M. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room

1. Legal Counsel to administer an Oath of Office to Commissioner Paula Katz
2. Motion to recommend approval of the March 2023 Final Financial Statements-Public Comment
3. Motion to recommend ratifying payment of the March 2023 Legal Bill - Public Comment
4. Motion to recommend ratifying payment of the March 2023 Accounting Bill - Public Comment
5. To hear public comments. Governmental Relations Committee Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair Dr. Curtis Lewis, Mr. Chris Patel
6. To hear public comments. Economic Development Committee Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Ms. Trayce Snow; Mr. John Carroll; Chris Patel
7. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Mid State Chapter of Magnolia Peace Officers Association in an amount not to exceed Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) for meals and advertisement of the 2023 Magnolia Peace Officers Association Conference to be held June 14-18, 2023.- Public Comments
8. To hear an Executive Director’s Report regarding City of Alexandria Proposal for proposed 2023 events. -letter to the City of Alexandria, LA
9. To hear public comments C apital Projects Committee Ms. Trayce Snow. Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Ms. Candice Cheney
10. T o hear public comments. Operations & Human Resources Committee Mr. J ohn Carroll, Chair; Dr. Curtis Lewis; Ms. Renee White-Goolsby
11. To hear public comments.

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

1. Motion to approve the April 2023 Consent Agenda:

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

2. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Mid State Chapter of Magnolia Peace Officers Association in an amount not to exceed Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) for meals and advertisement of the 2023 Magnolia Peace Officers Association Conference to be held June 14-18, 2023.- Public Comments

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