Commission Agenda – August 22, 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

August 22, 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 Executive Director to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between EEIDD and to the lease between EEIDD between 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
2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between 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 #1905 located at 1104 Billy Mitchell Blvd. (Information Binder Index #2)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE

August 22, 2024

Members: DENNIS FRAZIER, CHAIR; CHARLIE WEEMS, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, 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 July 2024. (Information Binder Index #4)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

August 22, 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 Executive Director to execute concession/lease agreement with Red River Bank for the provision of automated teller machine (ATM) services at the James L. Meyer Commercial Terminal. (Information Binder Index #5)
2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Amendment #2 to the ground lease between EEIDD and Tango Papa, LLC. for land to build an executive hangar at Alexandria International Airport. (Information Binder Index #6)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

August 22, 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 3-22-0003-096-2024 in the amount of $2,111,571.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Runway 18/36 Extension Phase II Construction and execution of all related documents thereto. (Information Binder Index #7)
2. To hear status from Scott Gammel on the following air side projects:

• a. Part 150 Noise Program ($77,224,000) – Public meeting set for remaining landowners September 24 th at the England Airpark Community Center.
• b. Runway 18/36 Extension ($31,000,000) – Contractor mobilized; electrician began relocating electrical lines and installing new ones.
• c. North Ramp Wash Rack ($2.9 million) – Contractor on site and construction moving along on schedule.
• d. Terminal Security Upgrade – New security requirements implemented this week.
• e. South Ramp Extension – Design in process.
• f. Page and Ortego Historical Monument – Waiting artist to submit their scope and fee proposal.

3. 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

August 22, 2024 England Authority Board Room AGENDA

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

1. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between EEIDD and to the lease between EEIDD between 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
2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between 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 #1905 located at 1104 Billy Mitchell Blvd. (Information Binder Index #2)
3. Motion to approve the Minutes of July 25, 2024, regular session meeting. (Information Binder Index #3)
4. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute concession/lease agreement with Red River Bank for the provision of automated teller machine (ATM) services at the James L. Meyer Commercial Terminal. (Information Binder Index #5)
5. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Amendment #2 to the ground lease between EEIDD and Tango Papa, LLC. for land to build an executive hangar at Alexandria International Airport. (Information Binder Index #6)
6. Motion to ratify the Executive Director’s acceptance of Grant Number 3-22-0003-096-2024 in the amount of $2,111,571.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Runway 18/36 Extension Phase II Construction and execution of all related documents thereto. (Information Binder Index #7)
7. Status update on the England Oaks Transition.
8. Executive Session regarding Jonnie Mango v. Jane Doe, et al, Civil Suit No. 273,200-F, 9th JDC, Rapides Parish, La.
9. Executive Session regarding In re: Aerotech Miami Inc. d/b/a/ iAero Tech, et al., Case No. 23-17503 (Jointly Administered), U.S.B.C. Southern District of Florida, Miami Division.
10. Executive Session regarding CJT Bayou Cuisine, LLC, et al v. EEIDD, Civil Suit No. 276,330-F, 9th JDC, Rapides Parish, La.
11. Executive Session regarding anticipated litigation involving potential expropriation proceeding – EEIDD v. Unopened Succession of Bobby Johnson

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