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 Greg Upton

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 meetings of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) are as follows:

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:00 A.M. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room ~

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, April 16, 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

THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

1. Motion to recommend approving the March 2024 Financial Statements. Public Comments
2. To hear public comments. Governmental Relations Committee Mr. John Carroll, Chair; Mr. Chris Patel; Mr. John Callis
3. To hear public comments. Capital Projects Committee Mr. Ronald Morgan, Chair; Chris Patel; Dr. Curtis Lewis
4. To hear public comments. Economic Development Committee Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Mr. Chris Patel; Mr. Ronald Morgan; Mr. John Callis
5. Motion to recommend approving a grant request with Peak Fighting Championship in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for advertisement and marketing of the PFC 41 event to be held November 16, 2024. Public Comments
6. Motion to recommend approving a grant request with the Louisiana Animal Care and Control Association in an amount not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) for advertisement and marketing of the Louisiana Animal Care and Control Association

Training to be held July 22-July 26, 2024. Public Comments.

3. Motion to recommend approving a grant request in an amount not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for advertisement and marketing and Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) for meals at the Southwestern Diocese Convention to be held June 26- June 30, 2024. Public Comments.
4. To hear discussion regarding modifications to the Grant/Funding process.
5. To hear public comments Operations & Human Resource Committee Mrs. Paula Katz, Chair; Mr. Ronald Morgan, Mr. John Callis
6. To hear public comments 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 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 16, 2024 ~ 8:15 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
• F. Active Items

1. Motion to approve the April 2024 Consent Agenda:

• a) Motion to approve the March 19, 2024 meeting minutes. - Public Comments
• b) Motion to approve the March 2024 Financial Statements-Public Comments

2. Motion to approve the February 14, 2024 Meeting Minutes – Public Comments
3. Motion to approve the February 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes-Public Comments
4. Motion to approve a grant request with Peak Fighting Championship in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for advertisement and marketing of the PFC 41 event to be held November 16, 2024.-Public Comments
5. Motion to approve a grant request with the Louisiana Animal Care and Control Association in an amount not to exceed Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) for *Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only! advertisement and marketing of the Louisiana Animal Care and Control Association Training to be held July 22-July 26, 2024. -Public Comments.

9. Motion to approve a grant request with the Southwestern Diocese COCHUSA in an amount not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for advertisement and marketing and Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) for meals at the Southwestern Diocese Convention to be held June 26- June 30, 2024. Public Comments.

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

Executive, Administration and Legal Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Present: Dr. Curtis Lewis, Vice Chair, Mrs. Paula Katz

Absent: Mr. Greg Upton, Chair

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 Director, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

It was moved by Commissioner Katz and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend approving the March 2024 Financial Statements. A discussion was held. There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Katz and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend approving the January 2024 Financial Statements. A discussion was held. There being no public comments, the motion was passed by unanimous vote.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29 a.m.

Governmental Relations Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Present: None

Absent: Mr. John Carroll, Mr. Chris Patel, Mr. John Callis

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Governmental Relations Committee was not called to order. A quorum was not present.

Capital Projects Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Present: Mr. Ronald Morg an, Chair; Dr. Curtis Lewis

Absent: Mr. Chris Patel

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Capital Projects Committee was called to order by Commissioner Morgan at 8:13 a.m. Executive Director, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 a.m.

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Present: Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair

Absent: Mr. Chris Patel; Mr. John Callis; Mr. Ronald Morgan

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Economic Development Committee was called to order by Commissioner Lewis at 8:12 a.m. Executive Director, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was not present.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 a.m.

Operations & Human Resources Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Present: Mrs. Paula Katz, Chair; Mr. Ronald Morgan

Absent: Mr. John Callis

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Operations and Human Resource Committee was called to order by Commissioner Katz at 8:14 a.m. Executive Director, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 a.m.

Regular Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Present: Dr. Curtis Lewis, Vice-Chair; Mr s. Paula Katz, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. Ronald Morgan

Absent: Mr. Chris Patel; Mr. John Callis; Mr. Greg Upton

The monthly regular meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority was called to order by Commissioner Lewis at 8:15 a.m., Executive Director, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was not present.

Commissioner Morgan commented that it concerns him regarding the other commissioners not attending regular scheduled meetings.

Commissioner Lewis stated that an Attorney General’s Opinion was submitted regarding whether the February 2024 meeting was legal. A discussion was held.

There being no business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 a.m.