England Economic & Industrial Development District

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 28, 2013 --MINUTES Page 1-- THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 28, 2013 --MINUTES Page 2-- Bonds, Series 2013A, the $275,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 B-1 and the $425,000 Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 B-2. On vote, motion carried. 016-2013 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND SHERIFF WILLIAM EARL HILTON FOR INMATE LABOR. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Frazier, to authorize Executive Director to execute contract with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office and Sheriff William Earl Hilton for inmate labor. On vote, motion carried. 017-2013 MOTION TO DECLARE PROPERTY AS EXCESS, NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID SURPLUS. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Frazier, to declare property as excess, not needed for public purpose and authorizing the sale of said surplus. On vote, motion carried. 018-2013 MOTION SUPPORTING THE MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS OF FT. POLK AND STRONGLY OPPOSING THE PROPOSED MANPOWER AND MISSION CUTBACKS; REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO STRONGLY OPPOSE PROPOSED CUTBACKS; REQUESTING ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA TO ADOPT AND COMMUNICATE SAME POSITION; REQUESTING THE CENTRAL LOUISIANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO STRONGLY OPPOSE PROPOSED CUTBACKS; REQUESTING ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS IN SUPPORT OF FT. POLK AND AGAINST PROPOSED REDUCTIONS TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE LOUISIANA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, GOVERNOR, STATE LEGISLATURE AND U.S. ARMY, THEIR OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED CUTS AND AUTHORIZING THE OFFICERS AND STAFF OF THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SUPPORT FT. POLK AND THE POSITION OF THIS BOARD. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Frazier, supporting the missions and operations of Ft. Polk and strongly opposing the proposed manpower and mission cutbacks; requesting the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to strongly oppose proposed cutbacks; requesting all political subdivisions in Central Louisiana to adopt and communicate same position; requesting the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce to strongly oppose proposed cutbacks; requesting all political subdivisions, agencies, organizations, businesses and private individuals in support of Ft. Polk and against proposed reductions to communicate with the Louisiana Congressional Delegation, Governor, State Legislature and US. Army, their opposition to the proposed cuts and authorizing the officers and staff of the England Authority to take appropriate action to support Ft. Polk and the position of this Board. On vote, motion carried. 020-2013 MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE EEIDD AND THE GEO GROUP, INC., FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT TRANSPORTATION CENTER AT ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Frazier, authorizing Executive Director to execute ground lease between the EEIDD and the GEO Group, Inc., for the proposed development of a U.S. Immigration THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 28, 2013 --MINUTES Page 3-- and Customs Enforcement Transportation Center at Alexandria International Airport. On vote, motion carried. 021-2013 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AND THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY FOR THE STATIC DISPLAY AIRCRAFT LOCATED AT HERITAGE PARK. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Frazier, to authorize Executive Director to execute loan agreement between the National Museum of The United States Air Force and the England Authority for the static display aircraft located at Heritage Park. On vote, motion carried. 022-2013 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CLEAR AND GRUBBING OF APPROXIMATELY 170 ACRES. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Frazier, to authorize Executive Director to execute contract with Pan American Engineers to provide professional engineering services for the Clear and Grubbing of approximately 170 acres. On vote, motion carried. 023-2013 MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DUCOTE WRECKING, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,745 FOR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES LOCATED WITHIN THE PART 150 NOISE PROGRAM. Motion by Mr. Linzay, second by Mr. Frazier, authorizing Executive Director to enter into an agreement with Ducote Wrecking LLC in the amount of $68,745 for demolition of structures located within the Part 150 Noise Program. On vote, motion carried. 024-2013 Chairman Baudin called for a motion to open a public hearing to hear comments on the following motion: Motion to adopt a resolution designating a project area and creating the England District Sub-District No. 2, defining and describing the boundaries thereof, in accordance with and as authorized by La. R.S. 33:130.355(12); and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Linzay, to open a public hearing to hear public comments on the above motion. Chairman Baudin called for comments. There being none, by unanimous consent, the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PROJECT AREA AND CREATING THE ENGLAND DISTRICT SUB-DISTRICT NO. 2, DEFINING AND DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AUTHORIZED BY LA. R.S. 33:130.355(12); AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING. Motion by Mr. Barron, second by Mr. Linzay, to adopt a resolution designating a project area and creating the England District Sub-District No. 2, defining and describing the boundaries thereof, in accordance with and as authorized by La. R.S. 33:130.355(12); and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 28, 2013 --MINUTES Page 4--