May 16, 2023

Executive, Administration and Legal Committee Meeting Minutes

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Present: Dr. Curtis Lewis, Vice-Chair, Ms. Trayce Snow, Secretary/Treasurer; Ms. Candice Cheney. Secretary/Treasurer

Absent: N one

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Executive, Administration and Legal Committee was called to order by Commissioner Lewis at 8:00 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

It was moved by Commissioner Snow and seconded by Commissioner Cheney to recommend approval of the April 2023 Final Financial Statements. A discussion was held. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Snow and seconded by Commissioner Cheney to recommend ratifying payment of the April 2023 Legal Bill. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Snow and seconded by Commissioner Cheney to recommend ratifying payment of the April 2023 Accounting Bill. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 a.m.

Governmental Relations Committee Meeting Minutes

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Present: Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair; Dr. Curtis Lewis; Mr. Chris Patel Absent: None The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Governmental Relations Committee was called to order by Commissioner Cheney at 8:05 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 a.m.

Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, May 16, 2022

Present: Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Trayce Snow; Mr. John Carroll; Mr. Chris Patel Absent: None

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Economic Development Committee was called to order by Commissioner Lewis at 8:07 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

The 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 was pulled from the agenda at the organization’s request.

It was moved by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Snow to not recommend a grant application received from 2023 Peabody Magnet High School Reunion Class of 1970-1979. A discussion was held. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Yes Commissioner Patel: Yes There being no further comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Snow to table the 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. A discussion was held. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Yes Commissioner Patel: Yes There being no further comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Snow to add to the agenda a motion to authorize Legal Counsel to request and Attorney General’s Opinion on whether GAEDA can legally expend funds outside the city limits. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Yes Commissioner Patel: Yes There being no further comments, motion was added by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Snow to authorize Legal Counsel to request and Attorney General’s Opinion on whether GAEDA can legally expend funds outside the city limits. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Yes Commissioner Patel: Yes There being no further comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m.

Capital Projects Committee Meeting Minutes

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Present: Ms. Trayce Snow, Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Mr. Chris Patel

Absent: None

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Capital Projects Committee was called to order by Commissioner Snow at 8:35 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:36 a.m.

Operations & Human Resources Committee Meeting Minutes

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Present: Mr. John Carroll, Chair; Dr. Curtis Lewis Absent: Ms. Renee White-Goolsby The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Operations and Human Resource Committee was called to order by Commissioner Carroll at 8:37 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 a.m.

Regular Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Present: Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Ms. Trayce Snow, Vice-Chair; Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. John Carroll; Ms. Paula Katz; Mr. Chris Patel

Absent: Ms. Renee White- Goolsby

The monthly regular meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) was called to order by Commissioner Lewis at 8:38 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

It was moved by Commissioner Snow and seconded by Commissioner Carroll to approve the April 2023 Consent Agenda. There being no public comments, the motion passed by unanimous vote.

The motion 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 advertisement of the Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC) to be held on November 19-20, 2023, was pulled from the agenda at the organization’s request.

It was moved by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Snow to not approve a grant application received from 2023 Peabody Magnet High School Reunion Class of 1970-1979. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Yes Commissioner Cheney: No Commissioner Patel: Yes Commissioner Katz: Yes There being no further comments, motion passed by 6 to 1 vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Snow to table the motion to approve 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. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Yes Commissioner Cheney: Yes Commissioner Patel: Yes Commissioner Katz: Yes There being no further comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Snow to add to the agenda a motion to authorize Legal Counsel to request and Attorney General’s Opinion on whether GAEDA can legally expend funds outside the city limits. A roll call vote was as follows:

Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Yes Commissioner Cheney: Yes Commissioner Patel: Yes Commissioner Katz: Yes There being no further comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Snow to authorize Legal Counsel to request and Attorney General’s Opinion on whether GAEDA can legally expend funds outside the city limits. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis: Yes Commissioner Snow: Yes Commissioner Carroll: Yes Commissioner Patel: Yes There being no further comments, motion passed by unanimous vote.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 a.m.