Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority

Board of Directors

Chair Greg Upton

Vice-Chair Dr. Curtis Lewis

Secretary/Treasurer Paula Katz

Board Members John Carroll Chris Patel Ronald Morgan John Callis

Executive Director 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) is as follows:

SPECIAL CALL MEETING

Friday April 5, 2024 9:00 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

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Mr. Greg Upton, Chair Mr. Chris Patel Dr. Curtis Lewis, Vice-Chair Mr. Ronald Morgan Mrs. Paula Katz, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. John Callis Mr. John Carroll

SPECIAL CALL MEETING AGENDA

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

1. To consider rescinding and declaring void all action taken at the Monday, February 19, 2024 meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority because the meeting was not properly noticed pursuant to Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law, La. Rev. Stat. 42:11 et. seq. Public Comments
2. To consider approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Beauticians & Barbers Association, Inc. in the amount of $3,000 for advertising and marketing and $5,000 for meals for the 77th Conference, Trade Show & Education “Mastering Trends for Beauty Industry Success” to be held April 13, 2024 in Alexandria. Public Comments
3. To consider approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System in the amount of $10,000 for the annual SkillsUSA Louisiana Leadership and Skills Conference to be held April 15 - 17, 2024 in Alexandria. Public Comments

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