Commission Agenda – January 30, 2025

ENGLAND

AUTHORITY

Ralph Hennessy, C.M. Executive Director

Commissioners:

RAPIDES PARISH

Dennis Frazier Steven Mansour Sam Spurgeon

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

Jamar Gailes Oday Lavergne Patrick O’Quinn

CITY OF PINEVILLE

Taylor Cottano

TOWNS

Joe McPherson

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Charles S. Weems III Zeb Winstead

MEETING NOTICE

FR: Zeb Winstead, Chair, England Authority

The England Authority’s Committee Meetings and Board Meeting are available via Live Stream on England Airpark’s website. Visit www.EnglandAirpark.org/england-authority/ When the England Authority web page opens, scroll down the landing page and the Live Stream will be available in the Board Meetings section.

• A. CALL TO ORDER
• B. INVOCATION
• C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ADMIN/LEGAL

January 30, 2025

Members: STEVEN MANSOUR, CHAIR; CHARLIE WEEMS, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Sam Spurgeon, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Zeb Winstead

AGENDA

• • Additions to the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE

January 30, 2025

Members: JOE MCPHERSON, CHAIR; DENNIS FRAZIER, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Sam Spurgeon, Charlie Weems, Steve Mansour, Patrick O’Quin, Zeb Winstead,Oday Lavergne

AGENDA

• • Additions to the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. To receive schedule of paid invoices for the month of December 2024. (Information Binder Index 2)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

January 30, 2025

Members: PATRICK O’QUIN, CHAIR; JOE MCPHERSON, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Sam Spurgeon, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Charlie Weems, Zeb Winstead

AGENDA

• • Additions to the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to assign the lease with Micro Abrasives Corp.to Vibrant Technologies, Inc. (Information Binder Index #3)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

January 30, 2025

Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; TAYLOR COTTANO, VICE-CHAIR Steven Mansour, Dennis Frazier, Sam Spurgeon, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Zeb Winstead

AGENDA

• • Additions to the agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion authorizing the Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal Building Security Enhancements Project completed at the Jim Meyer Commercial Passenger Terminal. (Information Binder Index #4)
2. To hear status from Scott Gammel on the following airside projects:

• a. Part 150 Noise Program ($77,224,000) – Most of remaining properties have decided to join the program. Working on offers letters. Expecting to receive the final FAA Grant in 2025 to complete the Part 150 Noise Program for AEX.
• b. Runway 18/36 Extension ($31,000,000) –Project is proceeding on schedule and within budget. 90% of dirt work is completed. Lean concrete is being installed.
• c. South Ramp Wash Rack ($3,000,000) –

Wash Rack o The first lane of concrete poured on Tuesday January 14, 2024.

o Lane two poured Thursday January 16, 2024.

o Contractor waiting on favorable weather conditions to finish the remaining 8 lanes of concrete.

Lift Station

o Roof and Trim installed.

o Generator installed.

o Electricians are making final electrical terminations.

• d. South Ramp Extension –Design in process; construction is expected to start 2nd quarter of 2025.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Zeb Winstead, Chair Dennis Frazier Oday Lavergne, Vice-Chair Charlie Weems Jamar Gailes, Secretary/Treasurer Patrick O’Quin Steven Mansour Joe McPherson Taylor Cottano Sam Spurgeon

REGULAR MEETING

January 30, 2025 England Authority Board Room AGENDA

• A. Call to Order
• B. Roll Call
• C. Public Comments or Questions
• D. Active Items

1. Motion to approve the Minutes of December 19, 2024, regular session meeting . (Information Binder Index 1)
2. Motion to assign the lease with Micro Abrasives Corp.to Vibrant Technologies, Inc. (Information Binder Index #3)
3. Motion authorizing the Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal Building Security Enhancements Project completed at the Jim Meyer Commercial Passenger Terminal. (Information Binder Index #4)
4. Motion to review and accept the Page and Ortego Mural renderings. (Information Binder Index #5)

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(By unanimous vote)

• E. Comments by Legal Counsel
• F. Comments or Questions by Commissioners
• G. Comments by Executive Director
• H. Staff Report – 1) Financial

2. Air Traffic ● Airline Service ● ACE
3. Economic Development/Operations

• I. Public Comments or Questions
• J. Adjourn