January 17, 2024 - Public Meeting

Board of Directors Chair Dr. Curtis Lewis Vice-Chair Trayce Snow Secretary/Treasurer Candice Cheney Board Members John Carroll Chris Patel Paula Katz Ronald Morgan 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 following meetings of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) are cancelled: COMMITTEE MEETINGS & REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 16, 2024 8:00 A.M. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room ~ RESCHEDULED FOR : Wednesday, January 17, 2024 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

1. Motion to recommend approval of the December 2023 Financial Statements- Public Comments
2. Motion to recommend ratifying payment of the December 2023 Legal Bill - Public Comments
3. Motion to recommend ratifying payment of the December 2023 Accounting Bill - Public Comments
4. Motion to recommend approval of the 2023 Budget Amendments-Public Comments
5. To hear public comments. Governmental Relations Committee Mr. John Carroll, Chair; Mr. Chris Patel; Ms. Paula Katz
6. To hear public comments. Economic Development Committee Ms. Trayce Snow, Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Ms. Paula Katz; Mr. Chris Patel
7. Motion to not recommend approval of a grant request from the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons. Public Comments
8. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with OnPoint Community Out- Reach in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for advertisement and marketing with billboards, television and radio of the Cowboy play to be held May 11, 2024. Public Comments
9. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with CLBC Community Development Corporation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to assist with advertisement and marketing utilizing billboards, television, and radio of the Interdenominational City-Wide and Surrounding Areas Revival to be held April 1-4, 2024. - Public Comments
10. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Central Louisiana Juneteenth Association, Inc in an amount not to exceed Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) to assist with meals and advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards, television and radio of the

2024 Juneteenth Celebration to be held June 14-19, 2024. Public Comments

5. Motion to recommend approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lucy’s House Entertainment, LLC in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards, television and radio of the Love & Laughter Concert & Comedy Show to be held April 12, 2024. Public Comments
6. To hear public comments Capital Projects Committee Ms. Trayce Snow, Chair; Mr. John Carroll; Mr. Chris Patel, Mr. Ronald Morgan
7. To hear public comments. Operations & Human Resources Committee Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair, Ms. Paula Katz; Mr. Ronald Morgan
8. To hear public comments. Page - 1 - of 2 THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair Mr. Chris Patel Mrs. Trayce Snow, Vice-Chair Mr s. Paula Katz Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary. Treasurer Mr. Ronald Morgan Mr. John Carroll REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, January 17, 2024 ~ 9:00 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. Election of 2024 Officers
• F. Active Items

1. Motion to approve the January 2024 Consent Agenda:

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

2. Motion to approve the 2023 Budget Amendments- Public Comments
3. Motion to not approve a grant request from the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons. Public Comments
4. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with OnPoint Community OutReach in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for advertisement and marketing with billboards, television and radio of the Cowboy play to be held May 11, 2024. Public Comments
5. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with CLBC Community Development Corporation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to assist with advertisement and marketing utilizing billboards, television, and radio of the Interdenominational City-Wide and Surrounding Areas Revival to be held April 1-4, 2024. -Public Comments
6. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Central Louisiana Juneteenth Association, Inc in an amount not to exceed Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) to assist with meals and advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards,

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

television and radio of the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration to be held June 14-19, 2024. Public Comments

7. Motion to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lucy’s House Entertainment, LLC in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist with advertisement/marketing utilizing billboards, television and radio of the Love & Laughter Concert & Comedy Show to be held April 12, 2024. Public Comments

• G. Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person.
• H. Commissioner Comments
• I. Legal Counsel Comments
• J. Accountant Comments
• K. Public Comments or Questions
• L. Adjourn