May 16, 2023 - Committee and Regular

Board of Directors Chair Dr. Curtis Lewis Vice-Chair Trayce Snow Secretary/Treasur er Candice Cheney Board Members John Carroll Renee White-Goolsby Chris Patel Paula Katz 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, May 16, 2023 8:00 A.M. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room ~ REGULAR BOARD MEETING Tuesday, May 16, 2023 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 ∼ www.gaeda.org THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair Mr. John Carroll Ms. Trayce Snow, Vice Chair Ms. Renee White- Goolsby Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Chris Patel Ms. Paula Katz

GAEDA COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDA

Executive, Administration and Legal Committee Dr. Curtis Lewis, Vice-Chair, Ms. Trayce Snow, Vice-Chair, Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary/Treasurer

1. Motion to recommend approval of the April 2023 Financial Statements- Public Comments
2. Motion to recommend ratifying payment of the April 2023 Legal Bill - Public Comments
3. Motion to recommend ratifying payment of the April 2023 Accounting Bill - Public Comments
4. To hear public comments.

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

1. To hear public comments. Economic Development Committee Ms. Trayce Snow, Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Ms. Candice Cheney; Mr. Chris Patel
2. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Baptist Convention in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for meals and advertisement of the Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC) to be held on November 19-20, 2023.-Public Comments
3. Motion to not recommend a grant application received from 2023 Peabody Magnet High School Reunion Class of 1970-1979.-Public Comments
4. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor with Louisiana Central for the purpose of economic planning and development that will bring about improved efficiency, development, and acceleration of both the quality and quantity of economic growth and employment opportunities in both the City and central Louisiana. -Public Comments
5. To hear public comments

Capital Projects Committee

Ms. Trayce Snow, Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Mr. Chris Patel, Ms. Renee White-Goolsby

1. To hear public comments. Operations & Human Resources Committee Mr. Candice Cheney, Chair, Ms. Paula Katz; Ms. Renee White-Goolsby
2. To hear public comments. Page - 1 - of 2 THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair Ms. Renee White-Goolsby Ms. Trayce Snow, Vice-Chair Mr. Chris Patel Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary. Treasurer Ms. Paula Katz Mr. John Carroll REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, May 16, 2023 ~ 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
• E. Active Items
• F. Executive Session to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto.

1. Mot ion to approve the May 2023 Consent Agenda:

• a) Motion to approve the April 2023 Meeting Minutes-Public Comments
• b) Motion to approve the April 2023 Financial Statements-Public Comments
• c) Motion to ratify the payment of the April 2023 Accounting Bill-Public Comments
• d) Motion to ratify the payment of the April 2023 Legal Bill-Public Comments

2. M otion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Baptist Convention in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for meals and advertising of the Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC) to be held on November 19-20, 2023.
3. Mot ion to not recommend a grant application received from 2023 Peabody Magnet High School Reunion Class of 1970-1979.-Public Comments
4. M otion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor with Louisiana Central for the purpose of economic planning and development that will bring about improved efficiency, development, and acceleration of both the quality and quantity of economic growth and employment opportunities in both the city and central Louisiana. -Public Comments

• G. Execu tive Director’s Report
• H. Commissioner Comments
• I. Legal Counsel Comments

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

• J. Accountant Comments
• K. Public Comments or Questions
• L. Adjourn