Commission Agenda – June 27, 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

June 27, 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. Resolution to Amend Sections 2-56, 2-78, 2-80, 2-104, 4-25, 4-33, 4-37, 4-69, 4-71, 4-72, 4-75, 4-76, 4-99, 4-100, 4-102, 4-104, 4-129, 4-132, 4-164, 6-295, 6-88, 6-89, 6-90, 6-91, 6-92, 6-116, 6-150, 6-201, 6-228, 6-229, 6-260, 6-285, 6-286, 6-288, 6-289, 6-290, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4, 8-5, 8-23, 8-30, and 8-31 of its Code of Ordinances and Policies; to repeal Sections 4-38, 8-1, 8-5 through 8-28, and 8-71 through 8-102 of its Code of Ordinances and Policies; to enact Section 4-2 within its Code of Ordinances and Policies; and to further provide when this Resolution shall become effective (Information Binder Index #2).

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE COMMITTEE

June 27, 2024

Members: DENNIS FRAZIER, CHAIR; ZEB WINSTEAD, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Sam Spurgeon, Charlie Weems

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 May 2024. (Information Binder Index #3)
2. Motion to adopt the Operating and Capital Budgets for the England Economic and Industrial Development District for Fiscal Year 2024/2025; appropriating funds for the Operating and Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023/20234; carrying over Capital Funds from prior Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and other matters with respect thereto. (Information Binder Index #4)
3. Motion to authorize Executive Director to renew general insurance program policies covering Airport/General Liability, Property, Community Center/General Liability/Umbrella, Business Auto, Public Officials Liability/Employment Practices Liability/Employment Practices Liability (Third Party Claim Coverage) and Public Employee Dishonesty/Crime for the year 2024/2025. (Information Binder Index #5)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

AUDIT COMMITTEE

June 27, 2024

Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; DENNIS FRAZIER, 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. Motion to adopt “Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire” as required prior to year-end independent audit. (Information Binder Index #6)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

June 27, 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 Amendment #3 to the lease between EEIDD and Front Porch Community and Services, Inc. for certain immovable real property of EEIDD generally referred to as England Oaks. (Information Binder Index #7)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

June 27, 2024

Members: ODAY LAVERGNE, CHAIR; PATRICK O’QUIN, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Jamar Gailes, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, 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.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

June 27, 2024

Members: TAYLOR COTTANO, CHAIR; JAMAR GAILES, VICE-CHAIR Dennis Frazier, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, 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. .

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

June 27, 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. To hear status from Scott Gammel on the following air side projects:

• a. Part 150 Noise Program ($77,224,000) – Currently nothing new to report.
• b. Runway 18/36 Extension ($31,000,000) – Preconstruction meeting held June 20th. Contractor mobilization and construction to begin the first week of July.
• c. Airfield Electrical Rehab ($14,035,000) – Onsite FAA inspection last week. The FAA is working on several punch list items.
• d. Runway Safety Area Rehabilitation ($9,262,293) – Contractor had to mill non- compliant asphalt area and repave. Project is scheduled to be complete by the first week of July.
• e. North Ramp Wash Rack ($2.9 million) – Contractor on site and construction has begun. .
• f. Terminal Security Upgrade – Required security equipment ordered. Installation is to begin within the next 60- 90 days.
• g. Page and Ortego Historical Monument – Working with artist to negotiate contract.

2. 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

June 27, 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 May 23, 2024, regular session meeting. (Information Binder Index #1)
2. Resolution to Amend Sections 2-56, 2-78, 2-80, 2-104, 4-25, 4-33, 4-37, 4-69, 4-71, 4-72, 4-75, 4-76, 4-99, 4-100, 4102, 4-104, 4-129, 4-132, 4-164, 6-295, 6-88, 6-89, 6-90, 6-91, 6-92, 6-116, 6-150, 6-201, 6-228, 6-229, 6-260, 6-285, 6-286, 6-288, 6-289, 6-290, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4, 8-5, 8-23, 8-30, and 8-31 of its Code of Ordinances and Policies; to repeal Sections 4-38, 8-1, 8-5 through 8-28, and 8-71 through 8-102 of its Code of Ordinances and Policies; to enact Section 4-2 within its Code of Ordinances and Policies; and to further provide when this Resolution shall become effective.(Information Binder Index #2)
3. Motion to adopt the Operating and Capital Budgets for the England Economic and Industrial Development District for Fiscal Year 2024/2025; appropriating funds for the Operating and Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023/20234; carrying over Capital Funds from prior Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and other matters with respect thereto. (Information Binder Index #4)
4. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to renew general insurance program policies covering Airport/General Liability, Property, Community Center/General Liability/Umbrella, Business Auto, Public Officials Liability/Employment Practices Liability/Employment Practices Liability (Third Party Claim Coverage) and Public Employee Dishonesty/Crime for the year 2024/2025. (Information Binder Index #5)
5. Motion to adopt “Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire” as required prior to year-end independent audit. (Information Binder Index #6)
6. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment #3 to the lease between EEIDD and Front Porch Community and Services, Inc. for certain immovable real property of EEIDD generally referred to as England Oaks. (Information Binder Index #7)
7. Presentation on the Airpark’s rebranding by Todd Fingleton.

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