Commission Minutes – Admin/Legal Committee – April 9, 2026

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT April 9, 2026

The regular meeting of the Admin/Legal Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the EEIDD Executive Director’s Conference Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Committee Chair, Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., called the meeting to order.

The following were present: Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Charlie Weems (late arrival), Mr. Steve Mansour, Mr. Oday Lavergne

Absent:

Others present: Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Ralph Hennessy, Mr. Scott Gammel, Mr. David Broussard, Ms. Summer Steiner, Mr. Matt Nowlin, Legal Counsel

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 22, 2026, ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Mansour, Second by Mr. Lawson, to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2026, Admin/Legal Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO AMEND AGENDA TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S SALARY. Motion by Mr. Mansour, Second by Mr. Lavergne, to amend agenda to go into Executive Session to discuss Executive Director’s salary.

On vote, motion carried by unanimous consent.

Comments by Mr. Ralph Hennessy before committee entered Executive Session. Mr. Oday Lavergne commented that the information provided by Mr. Hennessy was an objective and wonderful package. Three items: 2025/2026 ACI Salary Survey, Next Move Group Regional Comparison (Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi), information on two former bases that were closed in the BRAC (provided by Mr. Lawson). Brunswick Landing Midcoast Regional in Brunswick, Maine and Peace Development Authority in Port Smith, New Hampshire.

MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S SALARY. Motion by Mr. Charlie Weems, second by Mr. Oday Lavergne to enter into Executive Session to discuss Executive Director’s salary.

Committee entered Executive Session.

Committee meandered out of Executive Session at 4:51 p.m.

MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE TO INCREASE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S SALARY TO $240,000 PER YEAR EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2026.

Motion by Mr. Charlie Weems, second by Mr. Steve Mansour, to recommend to Finance/Audit Committee to increase Executive Director’s salary to $240,000 per year effective May 1, 2026.

On vote, motion carried by unanimous consent.

Mr. Oday Lavergne discussed process. Make recommendation to Finance/Audit Committee and ask they meet before the April 23, 2026 board meeting so it can be placed on the agenda so item can go into effect as of May 1, 2026. No budget amendment required.

Received update from the Executive Director on Airpark issues.

Still in limbo with Applied Digital. They are working through their agreement process with hyperscalers. Nothing more to report other than they anticipate having something within the next couple of weeks. May be bringing something to the board for a special board meeting for the term sheet for the CEA.

LaSalle Corrections: working with Federal Government on getting IGSA. They have come back to LaSalle to grow the number of staff for this project. Hopefully within the next few days IGSA will be finalized. Nothing further for the Board to approve.

Reminder: May 21, 2026 United flight to Houston. A handful of EEIDD employees/commissioners will be on the inaugural flight to Houston and return the same evening. Millionaire is working on hosting a dinner for the Board, the airlines and a few other dignitaries on May 20, 2026. They are working on details right now but the board will be notified when everything is finalized.

Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Committee Chair ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE