November 15, 2022

201 Johnson Street~ Suite 601 ~ Alexandria, LA 71301 ~Office: 318.880.0407 ~ Fax: 318.625.7599 ∼ www.gaeda.org Board of Directors Chair Dr. Curtis Lewis Vice-Chair Steven R. McGee Secretary/Treasurer Candice Cheney Board Members John Carroll Renee White-Goolsby Trayce Snow 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 Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) will hold the following : COMMITTEE MEETINGS Tuesday, November 15, 2022 8:00 A.M. ~ REGULAR BOARD MEETING Tuesday, November 15, 2022 8:15 A.M. ~ The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts ~

THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair Mr. John Carroll Mr. Steven R. McGee, Vice-Chair Ms. Trayce Snow Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary/Treasurer Ms. Renee White-Goolsby

GAEDA COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDA

Executive, Administration and Legal Committee

1. Motion to recommend approval of the October 2022 Financial StatementsPublic Comments
2. To hear discussion regarding the 2023 Proposed Budget-Public Comments
3. Motion to recommend ratifying the payment of the October 2022 Accounting BillPublic Comments
4. Motion to recommend ratifying the payment of the October 2022 Legal BillPublic Comments
5. To hear public comments Governmental Relations Committee Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Vacant
6. To hear public comments

Economic Development Committee Mr. Steven R. McGee, Chair; Ms. Renee White-Goolsby; Ms. Trayce Snow; Mr. John Carroll

1. To hear a status report regarding the 2022 GAEDA Inaugural Celebration of Gospel Music to be held December 7-10, 2022.- Public Comments
2. Motion to not recommend approval of a grant request with High Powered Promotions & Marketing, LLC in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the advertising and marketing of the Southern Soul and Zydeco Music Festival to be held Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. – Public Comments
3. Motion to recommend approval of an Addendum (Ticket Sales) to the Professional Service

Agreement with the Ms. Carolyn Frazier of the Juneteenth Association in an amount not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) for assistance with implementing the GAEDA Inaugural Celebration of Gospel Music to be held December 7-10, 2022.- Public Comments

4. To hear public comments

Capital Projects Committee Mr. Steven R. McGee, Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Ms. Trayce Snow

1. To hear an Executive Director’s report regarding property acquisition and Masonic Drive Status
2. To hear public comments Operations & Human Resources Committee Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair; Ms. Renee White-Goolsby; Vacant
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THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair Mr. John Carroll Mr. Steven R. McGee, Vice-Chair Ms. Trayce Snow Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary. Treasurer Ms. Renee White-Goolsby

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

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

1. Presentation of the 2023 Proposed Budget
2. Motion to accept the resignation of Commissioner Charles F. Smith-Public Comments
3. Motion to approve the November 2022 Consent Agenda:

• a) Motion to approve the October 2022 Meeting Minutes-Public Comments
• b) Motion to approve the October 2022 Financial Statements-Public Comments
• c) Motion to ratify the payment of the October 2022 Accounting Bill-Public Comments
• d) Motion to ratify the payment of the October 2022 Legal Bill-Public Comments

4. Motion to not approve a grant request with High Powered Promotions & Marketing, LLC in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the advertising and marketing of the Southern Soul and Zydeco Music Festival to be held Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. – Public Comments
5. Motion to approve an Addendum (Ticket Sales) to the Professional Service Agreement with the Ms. Carolyn Frazier of the Juneteenth Association in an amount not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) for assistance with implementing the GAEDA Inaugural Celebration of Gospel Music to be held December 7-10, 2022.- Public Comments

• F. Executive Director’s Report
• G. Commissioner Comments
• H. Legal Counsel Comments
• I. Accountant Comments
• J. Public Comments or Questions

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

• K. Adjourn