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 meetings of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) have been rescheduled as follows:

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 2:00 P.M. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room ~

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 2:15 P.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

THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

GAEDA COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDA

Executive, Administration and Legal Committee

1. Motion to recommend approving the August 2024 Financial Statements. Public Comments
2. Motion to recommend ratification of the August 2024 Accounting Bill. - Public Comments
3. Motion to recommend ratification of the August 2024 Legal Bill. - Public Comments
4. To hear public comments.

Governmental Relations Committee Mr. John Carroll, Chair; Mr. Chris Patel; Mr. John Callis

1. To hear public comments. Capital Projects Committee Mr. Ronald Morgan, Chair; Chris Patel; Dr. Curtis Lewis
2. To hear public comments. Economic Development Committee Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Mr. Chris Patel; Mr. Ronald Morgan; Mr. John Callis
3. Motion to recommend approving a grant request with the Louisiana Early Childhood Association (LAECA) in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for meals at the LAECA State Conference to be held November 7-9, 2024. – Public Comments
4. Motion to recommend approving a grant request with the Louisiana Rural Waterway Association (LRWA) in an amount not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for meals at the LWRA Fall Mini Conference to be held October 14-17, 2024. Public

Comments

3. To hear public comments Operations & Human Resource Committee Mrs. Paula Katz, Chair; Mr. Ronald Morgan, Mr. John Callis
4. Motion to recommend not renewing and allowing to terminate the current office lease which ends on 12/31/2024 and relocating the GAEDA office in office space provided by the City.
5. Motion to recommend hiring Brandon DeCuir as a consultant to develop and write:

• A. A job description for the GAEDA Employee who will be responsible for the day- to-day operation of GAEDA and the implementation of GAEDA's programs as defined by the Board of Commissioners (the "GAEDA Employee");
• B. A list of the qualifications which the GAEDA Employee must possess;
• C. A salary range for the GAEDA Employee; and
• D. A template for the yearly evaluation of the GAEDA Employee.

3. 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

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

1. Motion to approve the September 2024 Consent Agenda:

• a) Motion to approve the August 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes. - Public Comments
• b) Motion to approve the August 2024 Financial Statements-Public Comments
• c) Motion to ratify the August 2024 Legal Bill-Public Comments
• d) Motion to ratify the August 2024 Accounting Bill-Public Comments

2. Motion to approve a grant request with the Louisiana Early Childhood Association (LAECA) in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for meals at the LAECA State Conference to be held November 7-9, 2024. – Public Comments
3. Motion to approve a grant request with the Louisiana Rural Waterway Association (LRWA) in an amount not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for meals at the LWRA Fall Mini Conference to be held October 14-17, 2024. Public Comments
4. Motion to approve guidelines for the 2025 budget (which will be presented at the October 15, 2024 meeting), as follows:

$175,000 To attract events ("Events") to the City of Alexandria ("City").

$100,000 Alexandria Museum of Art: $ ____________ Rapides Symphony Orchestra : $_________ River Oaks Arts Center: $ _________ Central LA Chamber of Commerce: $ _________

Arts Council of Central Louisiana: $_________

$500,000 To be spent in cooperation with the City (through a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement or multiple agreements) to provide for the renovation, restoration, and development of property in the City.

$150,000 To fund overhead expenses (salaries, office supplies, insurance, etc.)

$925,000 TOTAL

4. Motion to authorize GAEDA to negotiate a Cooperative Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau ("CVB") to develop a streamlined and coordinated process for identifying Events worthy of funding. The Cooperative Agreement will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for consideration at the October 15, 2024 meeting.
5. Motion to authorize GEDA to negotiate a Cooperative Development Agreement with the City to spend $1 million of GAEDA' money renovate, restore, or develop property in the City. Once negotiated, the Cooperative Agreement will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for consideration.

6)

Motion to hire Brandon DeCuir as a consultant to develop and write:

• A. A job description for the GAEDA Employee who will be responsible for the day- to-day operation of GAEDA and the implementation of GAEDA's programs as defined by the Board of Commissioners (the "GAEDA Employee" ).
• B. A list of the qualifications which the GAEDA Employee must possess;
• C. A salary range for the GAEDA Employee; and
• D. A template for the yearly evaluation of the GAEDA Employee.

7. Motion to approve not renewing and allowing to terminate the current office lease which ends on 12/31/2024 and relocating the GAEDA office in office space provided by the City.

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