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 following meetings of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) are cancelled: COMMITTEE MEETINGS & REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 16, 2024 8:00 A.M. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room ~ RESCHEDULED FOR : Wednesday, January 17, 2024 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 December 2023 Financial Statements- Public Comments
2. Motion to recommend ratifying payment of the December 2023 Legal Bill - Public Comments
3. Motion to recommend ratifying payment of the December 2023 Accounting Bill - Public Comments
4. Motion to recommend approval of the 2023 Budget Amendments-Public Comments
5. To hear public comments. Governmental Relations Committee Mr. John Carroll, Chair; Mr. Chris Patel; Ms. Paula Katz
6. To hear public comments. Economic Development Committee Ms. Trayce Snow, Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Ms. Paula Katz; Mr. Chris Patel
7. Motion to not recommend approval of a grant request from the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons. Public Comments
8. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with OnPoint Community Out- Reach in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for advertisement and marketing with billboards, television and radio of the Cowboy play to be held May 11, 2024. Public Comments
9. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with CLBC Community Development Corporation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to assist with advertisement and marketing utilizing billboards, television, and radio of the Interdenominational City-Wide and Surrounding Areas Revival to be held April 1-4, 2024. - Public Comments
10. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Central Louisiana Juneteenth Association, Inc in an amount not to exceed Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) to assist with meals and advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards, television and radio of the

2024 Juneteenth Celebration to be held June 14-19, 2024. Public Comments

5. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lucy’s House Entertainment, LLC in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards, television and radio of the Love & Laughter Concert & Comedy Show to be held April 12, 2024. Public Comments
6. To hear public comments Capital Projects Committee Ms. Trayce Snow, Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Mr. Chris Patel, Mr. Ronald Morgan
7. To hear public comments. Operations & Human Resources Committee Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair, Ms. Paula Katz; Mr. Ronald Morgan
8. To hear public comments. Page - 1 - of 2 THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair Mr. Chris Patel Mrs. Trayce Snow, Vice-Chair Mr s. Paula Katz Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary. Treasurer Mr. Ronald Morgan Mr. John Carroll REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, January 17, 2024 ~ 9:00 a.m. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room (Please keep comments limited to 3 minutes per person)

• A. Call to Order
• B. Invocation
• C. Pledge of Allegiance
• D. Roll Call
• E. Election of 2024 Officers
• F. Active Items

1. Motion to approve the January 2024 Consent Agenda:

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

2. Motion to approve the 2023 Budget Amendments- Public Comments
3. Motion to not approve a grant request from the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons. Public Comments
4. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with OnPoint Community OutReach in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for advertisement and marketing with billboards, television and radio of the Cowboy play to be held May 11, 2024. Public Comments
5. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with CLBC Community Development Corporation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to assist with advertisement and marketing utilizing billboards, television, and radio of the Interdenominational City-Wide and Surrounding Areas Revival to be held April 1-4, 2024. -Public Comments
6. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Central Louisiana Juneteenth Association, Inc in an amount not to exceed Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) to assist with meals and advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards,

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

television and radio of the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration to be held June 14-19, 2024. Public Comments

7. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lucy’s House Entertainment, LLC in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards, television and radio of the Love & Laughter Concert & Comedy Show to be held April 12, 2024. Public Comments

• G. Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person.
• H. Commissioner Comments
• I. Legal Counsel Comments
• J. Accountant Comments
• K. Public Comments or Questions
• L. Adjourn

Executive, Administration and Legal Committee Meeting Minutes: Present: Absent: Meeting of Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Mrs. Trayce Snow-Vice Chair Ms. Candace Cheney, Secretary/Treasuer The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Executive, Administration and Legal Committee was called to order by Commissioner Lewis at 8:00 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present. It was moved by Commissioner Snow and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend approval of the December 2023 Draft Financial Statements. There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Commissioner Snow and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend ratifying payment of the December 2023 Legal Bill. There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Commissioner Snow and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend ratifying payment of the December 2023 Accounting Bill. There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Commissioner Snow and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend approval of the 2023 Budget Amendments. There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Commissioner Snow and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to add the Oath of Office to swear in Mr. Chris Patel. There being no public comments, the motion was added by unanimous vote. Legal Counsel administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Patel. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 a.m. Governmental Relations Committee Meeting Minutes: Meeting of Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Present: Mr. Chris Patel, M rs. Paula Katz Absent: Mr. John Carroll The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Governmental Relations Committee was called to order by Commissioner Patel at 8:07 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 8:08 a.m. Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes: Present: Absent: Meeting of Tuesday, January 17, 2024 Mrs. Trayce Snow-Chair, Mrs. Paula Katz, Mr. Chris Patel Mr. John Carroll The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Economic Development Committee was called to order by Commissioner Snow at 8:09 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present. It was moved by Commissioner Patel and seconded by Commissioner Katz to not recommend approval of a grant request from the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons. There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Commissioner Katz and seconded by Commissioner Snow to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with OnPoint Community Out- Reach in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for advertisement and marketing with billboards, television and radio of the Cowboy play to be held May 11, 2024. A discussion was held. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Absent Commissioner Katz: Yes Commissioner Patel: Yes There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Commissioner Katz and seconded by Commissioner Snow to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with CLBC Community Development Corporation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to assist with advertisement and marketing utilizing billboards, television, and radio of the Interdenominational City-Wide and Surrounding Areas Revival to be held April 1-4, 2024. A discussion was held. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Absent Commissioner Katz: Yes Commissioner Patel: No There being no public comments, the motion was passed by 2 to 1 vote. It was moved by Commissioner Snow and seconded by Commissioner Katz to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Central Louisiana Juneteenth Association, Inc in an amount not to exceed Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) to assist with meals and advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards, television and radio of the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration to be held June 14-19, 2024. A discussion was held. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Absent Commissioner Katz: Yes Commissioner Patel: Yes There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Commissioner Katz and seconded by Commissioner Snow to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lucy’s House Entertainment, LLC in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards, television and radio of the Love & Laughter Concert & Comedy Show to be held April 12, 2024. A discussion was held. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Absent Commissioner Katz: No Commissioner Patel: No There being no public comments, the motion failed by 2 to 1 vote. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m. Capital Projects Committee Meeting Minutes: Meeting of Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Present: Mrs. Trayce Snow-Chair; Mr. Chris Patel; Mr. Ronald Morgan Absent: Mr. John Carroll The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Capital Projects Committee was called to order by Commissioner Snow at 8:35 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 8:35 a.m. Operations & Human Resources Committee Meeting Minutes: Present: Absent: Meeting of Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Mrs. Pula Katz; Mr. Ronald Morgan Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Operations and Human Resource Committee was called to order by Commissioner Katz at 8:36 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present. Commissioner Cheney commented that she would like to see more diversity in the grants. A discussion was held. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 a.m. Regular Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Present: Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Mrs. Trayce Snow- Vice-Chair; Mr. Chris Patel, Mrs. Paula Katz, Mr. Ronald Morgan

Absent: Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. John Carroll

The monthly regular meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority was called to order by Commissioner Lewis at 8:37 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

The Chair called for nominations for the office of the Chair. Nominations were as follows: Commissioner Lewis nominated Commissioner Snow. There being no further nominations, Commissioner Snow was declared Chair by acclimation.

The Chair called for nominations for the office of the Vice-Chair. Nominations were as follows: Commissioner Katz nominated Commissioner Patel. Commissioner Patel declined to accept the nomination. Commissioner Patel nominated Commissioner Lewis. A roll call vote for Dr. Lewis was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Cheney: Absent Commissioner Carroll: Absent Commissioner Patel: Yes Commissioner Katz: Yes Commissioner Morgan: Yes There being no public comments, Commissioner Lewis was declared Vice-Chair.

The Chair called for nominations for the office of the Secretary/Treasurer. Nominations were as follows: Commissioner Lewis nominated Commissioner Katz. There being no further nominations, Commissioner Katz was declared Secretary/Treasurer by acclimation.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Katz to approve the January 2024 Consent Agenda. There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Katz to approve the 2023 Budget Amendments. There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Katz to not approve a grant request from the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons. There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Katz to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with OnPoint Community Out- Reach in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for advertisement and marketing with billboards, television and radio of the Cowboy play to be held May 11, 2024. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Cheney: Absent Commissioner Carroll: Absent Commissioner Patel: No Commissioner Katz: No Commissioner Morgan: Yes There being no public comments, the motion failed by 1 vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Katz to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with CLBC Community Development Corporation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to assist with advertisement and marketing utilizing billboards, television, and radio of the Interdenominational City-Wide and Surrounding Areas Revival to be held April 1-4, 2024. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Cheney: Absent Commissioner Carroll: Absent Commissioner Patel: No Commissioner Katz: Yes Commissioner Morgan: Yes There being no public comments, the motion passed by 4 to 1 vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Katz to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Central Louisiana Juneteenth Association, Inc in an amount not to exceed Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) to assist with meals and advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards, television and radio of the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration to be held June 14-19, 2024. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Cheney: Absent Commissioner Carroll: Absent Commissioner Patel: Yes Commissioner Katz: Yes Commissioner Morgan: Yes There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Katz to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lucy’s House Entertainment, LLC in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards, television and radio of the Love & Laughter Concert & Comedy Show to be held April 12, 2024. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: No Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Cheney: Absent Commissioner Carroll: Absent Commissioner Patel: Nos Commissioner Katz: No Commissioner Morgan: No There being no public comments, the motion failed by 4 to 1 vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Lewis and second by Commissioner Morgan to enter into Executive Session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote.

The Executive Session ended at 9:10 a.m.

The Board further agreed to tentatively hold a Strategic Retreat on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The meeting date and time is subject to change if a facilitator is unavailable for February 17, 2024.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.