Commission Minutes – January 30, 2025

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 30, 2025

The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Regular Session in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, on T hursday, January 30, 2025, at 4:13 p.m.

Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair of the England Authority, requested a roll call.

Present: Chair, Zeb Winstead, Vice Chair, Oday Lavergne, Secretary/Treasurer, Jamar Gailes, Dennis Frazier, Joe McPherson, Charlie Weems, Patrick O’Quin and Steven Mansour.

Absent: Mr. Taylor Cottano and Mr. Sam Spurgeon

The invocation was led by Mr. Jamar Gailes, and the Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Zeb Winstead.

Also present were members of the England Authority staff: Mr. Ralph Hennessy, Executive Director, Mr. David Broussard, Deputy Director, Mr. Scott Gammel, Director of Aviation, and Mr. Matt Nowlin, Legal Counsel.

Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, asked if there were any public comments or questions. Hearing none, Mr. Winstead proceeded with the action items.

The England Economic and Industrial Development District was duly convened as the governing authority of said District by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair, who stated that the England Economic and Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business.

MOTION TO APPROVE ACTIVE ITEMS 1-3 AS CONSENT.

Motion by Mr. Joe McPherson, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to approve active items 1-3 as consent. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 19, 2024, REGULAR SESSION MEETING. Motion by Mr. Joe McPherson, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes to approve the Minutes of December 19, 2024, regular session meeting. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

MOTION TO ASSIGN THE LEASE WITH MICRO ABRASIVES CORP.TO VIBRANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Motion by Mr. Joe McPherson, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, to assign the lease with Micro Abrasives Corp.to Vibrant Technologies, Inc. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 30, 2025

MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHABILITATE TERMINAL BUILDING SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT COMPLETED AT THE JIM MEYER COMMERCIAL PASSENGER TERMINAL. Motion by Mr. Joe McPherson, second by Mr. Jamar Gailes, authorizing the Executive Director to execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal Building Security Enhancements Project completed at the Jim Meyer Commercial Passenger Terminal. The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

Mr. Hennessy gave a presentation on the Mural Renderings with photos of the two options.

MOTION TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE PAGE AND ORTEGO MURAL RENDERINGS (FIRST SET) . Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, second by Mr. Oday Lavergne, to review and accept the Page and Ortego Mural renderings (first set). The Chair called for any comments from the board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

• E. Comments by Legal Counsel – There were none.
• F. Questions by Commissioners Mr. Winstead stated that he was going to have staff submit more of their reports written, instead of presenting them orally. Mr. Winstead stated that the board would still be able to ask questions regarding reports. Mr. Frazier stated that in the past during weather events he had received updates regarding what was happening at the Airpark. Mr. Frazier stated he received a phone call asking if the terminal was closed and he had no information to pass along. Mr. Hennessy stated updates were sent to multiple news outlets, posted on Facebook and LinkedIn. Mr. Winstead requested that Mr. Hennessy text the board with any Airport closures. Mr. Mansour and Mr. Winstead asked Mr. Hennessy to speak on the recent Potomac River mid-air collision. Mr. Hennessy engaged in a lengthy discussion with the board regarding this incident, and the safety measures that the airport takes.
• G. Comments by Executive Director Mr. Hennessy stated that he has been in contact with ICE regarding an increase in deportations. Mr. Hennessy stated that he has been involved in meetings with GEO and Lasalle and will continue to inform the board on the increase in activity. Mr. Hennessy stated that he spoke with Congressman Higgins while in Washington DC and stated that the congressman wanted everything funneled through AEX. Mr. Hennessy stated that there was a possibility that another company may come to the airpark as early as next month. Mr. Hennessy stated that he had received a letter of intent and hopes to have more information at the next meeting.

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 30, 2025

• H. Staff Report –

1. Financial: No report.
2. Air Traffic: Mr. Gammel stated that services were down a little but came back up due to Delta’s second flight. Mr. Gammel stated that he will continue to work with American for a potential return. Mr. Gammel stated the awareness of flight fares being higher this year.

• A) Airline services: Mr. Gammel stated that the fuel sales were doing well. Mr. McPherson asked if the military purchased fuel from AEX, and Mr. Gammel stated that they did purchase most of the fuel from AEX.
• B) ACE: - Mr. Gammel stated that the program was doing very well. Mr. Gammed stated that he does have an upcoming meeting with Dr. Corel to discuss funding for the ACE Lab.

3. Ec onomic Development/Operations : Mr. Broussard gave a brief re-cap of the year. Mr. Lavergne asked if there was any interest in the hotel from an existing tenant, and Mr. Broussard stated that there was interest. Mr. Hennessy stated that it was still up in the air. Mr. Broussard stated that several longterm leases have been extended. Mr. Broussard stated that he has submitted RFPs for four potential projects and will continue to keep the board updated on the process. Mr. Broussard and Mr. Hennessy engaged in a lengthy conversation regarding an in-depth UCORE update.

Mr. Winstead presented Mr. Weems with a plaque, thanking him for his services from 2022-2024. My Hennessy announced that Alisha would be leaving but has agreed to help part time during the transmission process.

• I. Public Comments or Questions – There were none.

There being no further business, Mr. Zeb Winstead adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m.

Zeb Winstead, Chair England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners

Jamar Gailes, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 30, 2025

The regular meeting of the Admin/Legal Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held at 4:01 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

Mr. Winstead, in the absence of Mr. Steven Mansour, Chair, and Mr. Charlie Weems, Vice Chair, stated there were no items to discuss and asked if there were any comments or additions to the agenda. There being none, Chair Zeb Winstead then dismissed the Admin/Legal Committee.

Chair Zeb Winstead called upon Commissioner Joe McPherson , Chair of the Finance/Audit Committee.

Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE

FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 30, 2025

The regular meeting of the Finance Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The chair, Mr. Joe McPherson, requested a roll call.

The following were present. Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Zeb Winstead, and Mr. Oday Lavergne

Absent: Mr. Charlie Weems, Mr. Taylor Cottano, Mr. Sam Spurgeon, and Mr. Steven Mansour

To receive a schedule of paid invoices for the month of December 2024.

Mr. McPherson stated that there were no further items to discuss and asked if there were any public comments or additions to the agenda.

There being none, Mr. McPherson adjourned the Finance Committee.

Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead called upon Commissioner Patrick O’Quin , Chair of the Economic Development Committee.

Mr. Joe McPherson, Committee Chair FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 30, 2025

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Chair, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, requested a roll call.

The following were present. Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Zeb Winstead, and Mr. Oday Lavergne.

Absent: Mr. Charlie Weems, Mr. Taylor Cottano, Mr. Sam Spurgeon, and Mr. Steven Mansour.

Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes Second by Mr. Joe McPherson to assign the lease with Micro Abrasives Corp. to Vibrant Technologies, Inc.

On vote, motion carried.

Mr. Mansour arrived at 4:05 PM.

The Chair, Mr. O’Quin, stated that there were no items to discuss and next called for any additions or public comments.

There being none, Mr. O’Quin adjourned the Economic Development Committee.

The chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, next called the Capital Projects Committee to order in the absence of Mr. Charlie Weems, and Mr. Taylor Cottano.

Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Committee Chair ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT January 30, 2025

The regular meeting of the Capital Projects Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on THURSDAY, January 30, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, requested a roll call.

The following were present: Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Dennis Frazier, Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Zeb Winstead, Mr. Oday Lavergne, And Mr. Steven Mansour.

Absent: Mr. Charlie Weems, Mr. Taylor Cottano, and Mr. Sam Spurgeon.

Motion by Mr. Jamar Gailes Second by Mr. Oday Lavergne authorizing the Executive Director execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal Building Security Enhancements Project completed at the Jim Meyer Commercial Passenger Terminal.

On vote, motion carried.

Status Report

• a) Part 150 Noise Program ($77,224,000) – Most of remaining properties have decided to join the program. Working on offers letters. Expecting to receive the final FAA Grant in 2025 to complete the Part 150 Noise Program for AEX
• b) Runway 18/36 Extension ($31,000,000) – Project is proceeding on schedule and within budget. 90% of dirt work is completed. Lean concrete is being installed.
• c) South Ramp Wash Rack ($3,000,000) – Wash Rack

o The first lane of concrete poured on Tuesday January 14, 2024. o Lane two poured Thursday January 16, 2024. o Contractor waiting on favorable weather conditions to finish the remaining 8 lanes of concrete.

Lift Station o Roof and Trim installed. o Generator installed. o Electricians are making final electrical terminations.

• d) South Ramp Extension –Design in process; construction is expected to start 2 nd quarter of 2025.

There being no further items to discuss, Mr. Winstead adjourned the Capital Project Committee

Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District