Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority

Board of Directors

Chair Dr. Curtis Lewis

Vice-Chair Trayce Snow

Secretary/Treasurer Candice Cheney

Board Members John Carroll Chris Patel Paula Katz Ronald Morgan

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, August 15, 2023 8:00 A.M. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room ~

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

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

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

1. Motion to recommend approval of the July 2023 Financial Statements- Public Comments
2. M otion to recommend ratifying payment of the July 2023 Legal Bill - Public Comments
3. M otion to recommend ratifying payment of the July 2023 Accounting Bill - Public Comments
4. T o hear public comments. Governmental Relations Committee Mr. John Carroll, Chair; Mr. Chris Patel; Ms. Paula Katz
5. To hear public comments. Economic Development Committee Ms. Trayce Snow, Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Ms. Candice Cheney; Mr. Chris Patel
6. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) in an amount not to exceed Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) to assist with meals at the American Planning Association Annual State Planning C onference to be held October 10 -13-2023– Public Comments
7. M otion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Early Childhood Association (LAECA) in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with meals and advertisement of the 2023 LAECA Annual Conference to be held November 2-4, 2023 - Public Comments
8. M otion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arts Council of Central Louisiana in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the 2023 Fall Performing Arts Series. - Public Comments
9. M otion to not recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Mecca

Grand Temple.

5. To hear discussion regarding the GAEDA Grant Policies and Procedures-Public Comments
6. Motion to recommend approval of the GAEDA Grant Application amended Budget Narrative Description and the Project Budget Worksheet. -Public Comments
7. To hear public comments

Capital Projects Committee Ms. Trayce Snow, Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Mr. Chris Patel, Mr. Ronald Morgan

1. To hear public comments. Operations & Human Resources Committee Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair, Ms. Paula Katz; Mr. Ronald Morgan
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THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair Mr. Chris Patel Ms. Trayce Snow, Vice-Chair Ms. Paula Katz Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary. Treasurer Mr. Ronald Morgan Mr. John Carroll

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

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

1. Motion to approve the August 2023 Consent Agenda:

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

2. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) in an amount not to exceed Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) to assist with meals at the American Planning Association \ Annual State Planning Conference to be held October 10 -13-2023– Public Comments
3. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Early Childhood Association in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with meals and advertisement of the 2023 LAECA Annual Conference to be held November 2-4, 2023 - Public Comments
4. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arts Council of Central Louisiana in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the 2023 Fall Performing Arts Series. - Public Comments
5. Motion to not approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Mecca Grand Temple.

• G. Executive Director’s Report
• H. Discussion of the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical Or Mental Health of a Person.
• I. Commissioner Comments

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

• J. Legal Counsel Comments
• K. Accountant Comments
• L. Public Comments or Questions
• M. Adjourn