Commission Agenda – September 26, 2024

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: Sam Spurgeon, Chair, England Authority

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

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ADMIN/LEGAL

September 26, 2024

Members: ZEB WINSTEAD, CHAIR; SAM SPURGEON, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Charlie Weems

AGENDA

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

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the EEIDD and the Sheriff of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, acting for the Rapides Parish Law Enforcement District by and through his authority as the Sheriff of Rapides Parish for use of building #1720 located at 2005 Vandevelde Drive and use of building #1905 located at 1104 Billy Mitchell Blvd. (Information Binder Index #2)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE

September 26, 2024

Members: DENNIS FRAZIER, CHAIR; ODAY LAVERGNE, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Charlie Weems, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Sam Spurgeon, Zeb Winstead

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 August 2024. (Information Binder Index #3)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

September 26, 2024

Members: PATRICK O’QUIN, CHAIR; JOE MCPHERSON, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Sam Spurgeon 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 authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment #1 to the lease between the EEIDD and Global Crossing Airlines. (Information Binder Index #4)
2. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment #1 to the lease between the EEIDD and Azeoform, Inc. for space in building #1442 located at 2716 Vandenburg Drive. (Information Binder Index #5)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

September 26, 2024

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

AGENDA

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

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to ratify the Executive Director’s acceptance of Grant Number 3-22-0003-095-2024 in the amount of $971,672 from the Federal Aviation Administration for Security Enhancements, Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal Building and execution of all related documents thereto. (Information Binder Index #6)
2. Motion to ratify the Executive Director’s acceptance of Grant Number 3-22-0003-097-2024 in the amount of $328,605 from the Federal Aviation Administration to Expand North Apron (Phase I - Design) and execution of all related documents thereto. (Information Binder Index #7)
3. Motion to ratify the Executive Director’s acceptance of Grant Number 3-22-0003-098-2024 in the amount of $567,469 from the Federal Aviation Administration to Expand Apron (South Ramp), Construct Taxi lane - Design Only and execution of all related documents thereto. (Information Binder Index #8)
4. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to enter a contract with RS&H to provide design services for the Terminal ADA and Capacity Rehabilitation Project. (Information Binder Index #9)
5. To hear status from Scott Gammel on the following airside projects:

• a. Part 150 Noise Program ($77,224,000) – Public meeting was held for remaining landowners September 24th at the England Airpark Community Center.
• b. Runway 18/36 Extension ($31,000,000) – Prime contractor, Merrick Construction, has installed the silt fence; Merrick mobilized equipment to project site to begin the removal of the unsuitable material in the footprint of Taxiway Bravo; Merrick removed the topsoil material and existing blast pad from the footprint of Runway 18; EP Breaux`s personal continued to work on the installation of the 4WAY 4”DUCT BANK; Contractor on site and construction moving along on schedule.
• c. Terminal Security Upgrade – New security requirements implemented and progressing.
• d. South Ramp Extension – Design in process.
• e. Page and Ortego Historical Monument – Artist submitted scope and fee proposal. Waiting on signed contract from artist with an attached schedule. Anticipate issuing a Notice to Proceed within the next 10 – 14 days.

6. To hear from David Broussard on the following land side projects:

• a. OakWing
• b. Parc England THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

REGULAR MEETING

September 26, 2024 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 August 22, 2024, regular session meeting. (Information Binder Index #1)
2. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the EEIDD and the Sheriff of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, acting for the Rapides Parish Law Enforcement District by and through his authority as the Sheriff of Rapides Parish for use of building #1720 located at 2005 Vandevelde Drive and use of building #1905 located at 1104 Billy Mitchell Blvd. (Information Binder Index 2)
3. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment #1 to the lease between EEIDD and Global Crossing Airlines (Information Binder Index #4)
4. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment #1 to the lease between EEIDD and Azeoform, Inc. for space in building #1442 located at 2716 Vandenburg Drive (Information Binder Index #5)
5. Motion to ratify the Executive Director’s acceptance of Grant Number 3-22-0003-095-2024 in the amount of $971,672 from the Federal Aviation Administration for Security Enhancements, Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal Building and execution of all related documents thereto. (Information Binder Index #6)
6. Motion to ratify the Executive Director’s acceptance of Grant Number 3-22-0003-097-2024 in the amount of $328,605 from the Federal Aviation Administration to Expand North Apron (Phase I - Design) and execution of all related documents thereto. (Information Binder Index #7)
7. Motion to ratify the Executive Director’s acceptance of Grant Number 3-22-0003-098-2024 in the amount of $567,469 from the Federal Aviation Administration to Expand Apron (South Ramp), Construct Taxi lane - Design Only and execution of all related documents thereto. (Information Binder Index #8)
8. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to enter a contract with RS&H to provide design services for the Terminal ADA and Capacity Rehabilitation Project. (Information Binder Index #9)
9. Presentation by Neal Johnson, LLC regarding Airpark building assessments.
10. Executive Session to discuss the annual performance of the Executive Director.

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