Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority

Board of Directors Chair Mrs. Trayce Snow Vice-Chair Dr. Curtis Lewis Secretary/Treasurer Mrs. Paula Katz Board Members Mr. John Carroll Ms. Candice Cheney Mr. Chris Patel Mr. Ronald Morgan Acting Executive Director Ms. Angela Varnado 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 meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) are as follows: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Friday, February 16, 2024 8:00 A.M. GAEDA Conference Room Suite 601 201 Johnson Street~ Suite 601 ~ Alexandria, LA 71301 ~Office: 318.880.0407 ~ Fax: 318.625.7599 ∼ www.gaeda.org

• A. Call to Order
• B. Prayer
• C. Roll Call
• D. Active Items

1. To hear discussion regarding the GAEDA Succession Plan- Public Comments

• E. Executive Director Comments
• F. Commissioner Comments
• G. Legal Counsel Comments
• H. Accountant Comments
• I. Public Comments or Questions
• J. Adjourn

Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes Minutes: Present: Absent: Meeting of Friday, February 16, 2024 Mr. Chris Patel, Chair; Mr. Ronald Morgan Mr. John Carroll The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Committee was called to order by Commissioner Patel at 8:00 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present. It was moved by Commissioner Morgan and seconded by Commissioner Patel to recommend a grant request from the Louisiana Beauticians & Barbers Association, Inc. in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) for the 77th Conference, Tradeshow & Education “Mastering Trends for Beauty Industry Success” to be held April 13, 2024. A discussion was held. There being no further discussion, the motion passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Commissioner Morgan and seconded by Commissioner Patel to not recommend a grant request from Glass Act Recycling in the amount of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) for the Love the Boot Bonanza to be held April 27, 2024. . A discussion was held. There being no further discussion, the motion passed by unanimous vote. Item #3, a motion to consider a grant request from Horse Power Promotions in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the Gary Allan concert to be held April 20, 2024, was pulled from the agenda at the applicant’s request. It was moved by Commissioner Patel and seconded by Commissioner Morgan to recommend approval of a grant request from Louisiana Community & Technical College System in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for the annual SkillsUSA Louisiana Leadership and Skills Conference to be held April 15-17, 2024. A discussion was held. There being no further discussion, the motion passed by unanimous vote. The Acting Executive Director commented that she is currently in discussions with the CVB with regards to obtaining software that would capture the Economic Impact on events and projects GAEDA funds. A discussion was held. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:16 a.m.

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Minutes: Meeting of Friday, February 16, 2024 Present: Mrs. Trayce Snow, Chair, Dr. Curtis Lews, Vice-Chair; Ms. Paula Katz, Secretary/Treasurer Absent: None The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Executive, Administration and Legal Committee was called to order by Commissioner Snow at 8:00 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present. It was moved by Commissioner Morgan and seconded by Commissioner Patel to recommend a grant request from the Louisiana Beauticians & Barbers Association, Inc. in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) for the 77th Conference, Tradeshow & Education “Mastering Trends for Beauty Industry Success” to be held April 13, 2024. A discussion was held. There being no further discussion, the motion passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Commissioner Morgan and seconded by Commissioner Patel to not recommend a grant request from Glass Act Recycling in the amount of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) for the Love the Boot Bonanza to be held April 27, 2024. . A discussion was held. There being no further discussion, the motion passed by unanimous vote. Item #3, a motion to consider a grant request from Horse Power Promotions in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the Gary Allan concert to be held April 20, 2024, was pulled from the agenda at the applicant’s request. It was moved by Commissioner Patel and seconded by Commissioner Morgan to recommend approval of a grant request from Louisiana Community & Technical College System in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for the annual SkillsUSA Louisiana Leadership and Skills Conference to be held April 15-17, 2024. A discussion was held. There being no further discussion, the motion passed by unanimous vote. The Acting Executive Director commented that she is currently in discussions with the CVB with regards to obtaining software that would capture the Economic Impact on events and projects GAEDA funds. A discussion was held. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:16 a.m.