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Commission Agenda – May 23, 2024

From the England Economic & Industrial Development District meeting on May 23, 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

May 23, 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. Introduce resolution to amend EEIDD ordinances part two.

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THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE COMMITTEE

May 23, 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 April 2024. (Information Binder Index #2)
  2. Presentation on 2024/2025 fiscal year budget by Ms. Summer Steiner.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

AUDIT COMMITTEE

May 23, 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

May 23, 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 Lease Amendment #1 to the lease between EEIDD and Reddy Ice, LLC for space in building #1203 located at 1616 Kegleman Blvd. (Information Binder Index #3)
  2. Motion to approve the sublease between Freeman Holdings, LLC (Million Air of Alexandria) and No Drag Aviation Detailing, an independent contractor, for services provided at AEX. (Information Binder Index #4)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

May 23, 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

May 23, 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

May 23, 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 authorizing Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Air Traffic Control Radio Replacement. (Information Binder Index #5)
  2. To hear status from Scott Gammel on the following air side projects:
  • a. Part 150 Noise Program ($77,224,000) – Presentation by consultant.
  • b. Runway 18/36 Extension ($18,000,000) – Mobilization and groundbreaking should begin within the next 30 days.
  • c. Airfield Electrical Rehab ($14,035,000) – Onsite FAA inspection last week. Waiting on final punch list to be submitted by FAA.
  • d. Runway Safety Area Rehabilitation ($9,262,293) – All asphalt phase is completed; runway striping to begin next week, then project closeout.
  • e. Wildlife Safety Rehab Fencing ($3.4 million) – Project Complete.
  • f. Master Plan ($675,000)- Expecting FAA comments next week.
  • g. North Ramp Wash Rack ($2.9 million) – Groundbreaking began this week. .
  • h. Terminal Security Upgrade – Waiting on FAA grant to procure equipment needed.
  • i. ATCT Radio Refurbishment – Completed
  • j. Page and Ortego Historical Monument – Waiting on a list of artists from the Museum of Art for selection and to begin mural design in airport terminal.
  1. To hear from David Broussard on the following land side projects:
  • a. OakWing
  • b. Renewable Energy
  • c. 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

May 23, 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 April 25, 2024, regular session meeting. (Information Binder Index #1)
  2. Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute Lease Amendment #1 to the lease between EEIDD and Reddy Ice, LLC for space in building #1203 located at 1616 Kegleman Blvd. (Information Binder Index #3)
  3. Motion to approve the sublease between Freeman Holdings, LLC (Million Air of Alexandria) and No Drag Aviation Detailing, an independent contractor, for services provided at AEX. (Information Binder Index #4)
  4. Motion authorizing Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Air Traffic Control Radio Replacement. (Information Binder Index #5)
  5. Presentation by Brown and Brown regarding insurance rates.
  6. Presentation by Deborah Lagos regarding Land Reuse program.

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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