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Commission Agenda – July 25, 2024

From the England Economic & Industrial Development District meeting on July 25, 2024

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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

July 25, 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. Final adoption of 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, 6-88, 6-89, 6-90, 6-91, 6-92, 6-116, 6-150, 6-201, 6-228, 6229, 6-260, 6-285, 6-286, 6-288, 6-289, 6-290, 6-295, 8-2, 8-3, 8-5, 8-23, 8-30, and 8-31 of its Code of Ordinances and Policies; to repeal Sections 4-38, 8-1, and 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 #1)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE COMMITTEE

July 25, 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 June 2024. (Information Binder Index #3)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

AUDIT COMMITTEE

July 25, 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.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

July 25, 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 a lease agreement 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 building #1905 located at 1104 Billy Mitchell Blvd (Information Binder Index #4)
  2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Lease Amendment #1 to the lease between EEIDD and the Law Enforcement District of Rapides Parish for building #1720 located at 2005 Vandevelde Avenue. (Information Binder Index #5)
  3. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Global Crossing Airlines for building #2107 located at 1107 Billy Mitchell Blvd. (Information Binder Index #6)
  4. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Pelican State Motorcycle Training for use of space for motorcycle training and a riding academy. (Information Binder Index #7)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

July 25, 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

July 25, 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

July 25, 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 accepting the bid in the amount of $299,427.00 for the Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal Building Security Enhancements project and authorizing Executive Director to execute a contract with Ford Audio-Video System, LLC. (Information Binder Index #8)
  2. Motion authorizing Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Airfield Electrical Vault, Airfield Lighting, Navigational Aids Replacement & Associated Improvements. (Information Binder Index #9)
  3. 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 19 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. Runway Safety Area Rehabilitation ($9,262,293) –Project is completed; only a few punch list items remain.
  • d. North Ramp Wash Rack ($2.9 million) – Contractor on site and construction moving along on schedule.
  • e. Terminal Security Upgrade – TSA meeting this week. Go live date is set for August 12th.
  • f. Page and Ortego Historical Monument – Waiting artist to submit their scope and fee proposal.
  1. 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

July 25, 2024 England Authority Board Room AGENDA

  • A. Call to Order
  • B. Roll Call
  • C. Public Comments or Questions
  • D. Active Items
  1. Final adoption of 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, 6-88, 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, 6-295, 8-2, 8-3, 8-5, 8-23, 8-30, and 8-31 of its Code of Ordinances and Policies; to repeal Sections 4- 38, 8-1, and 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 #1)
  2. Motion to approve the Minutes of June 27, 2024, regular session meeting. (Information Binder Index #2)
  3. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute a lease agreement 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 (Information Binder Index #4)
  4. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Lease Amendment #1 to the lease between EEIDD and the Law Enforcement District of Rapides Parish for building #1720 located at 2005 Vandevelde Avenue. (Information Binder Index #5)
  5. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Global Crossing Airlines for building #2107 located at 1107 Billy Mitchell Blvd. (Information Binder Index #6)
  6. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and Pelican State Motorcycle Training for use of space for motorcycle training and a riding academy. (Information Binder Index #7)
  7. Motion accepting the bid in the amount of $299,427.00for the Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal Building Security Enhancements project and authorizing the Executive Director to execute a contract with Ford Audio-Video System, LLC. (Information Binder Index #8)
  8. Motion authorizing the Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Airfield Electrical Vault, Airfield Lighting, Navigational Aids Replacement & Associated Improvements. (Information Binder Index #9)

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
  1. Air Traffic ● Airline Service ● ACE
  2. Economic Development/Operations
  • I. Public Comments or Questions
  • J. Adjourn

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