April 16, 2024 - Public Meeting

Board of Directors

Chair Greg Upton

Vice-Chair Dr. Curtis Lewis

Secretary/Treasurer Paula Katz

Board Members John Carroll Chris Patel

Ronald Morgan John Callis Greg Upton

Executive Director Angela Varnado

PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

The public is invited to attend all meetings unless otherwise noted in accordance with the LA Opens Meeting Law pursuant to R.S. 42:11 – R.S. 42:28* *Formerly R.S.42:4.1-42:13. Please Be Advised!!! The following meetings of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) are as follows:

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:00 A.M. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room ~

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:15 A.M. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room ~

201 Johnson Street~ Suite 601 ~ Alexandria, LA 71301 ~Office: 318.880.0407 ~ Fax: 318.625.7599

THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

1. Motion to recommend approving the March 2024 Financial Statements. Public Comments
2. To hear public comments. Governmental Relations Committee Mr. John Carroll, Chair; Mr. Chris Patel; Mr. John Callis
3. To hear public comments. Capital Projects Committee Mr. Ronald Morgan, Chair; Chris Patel; Dr. Curtis Lewis
4. To hear public comments. Economic Development Committee Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Mr. Chris Patel; Mr. Ronald Morgan; Mr. John Callis
5. Motion to recommend approving a grant request with Peak Fighting Championship in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for advertisement and marketing of the PFC 41 event to be held November 16, 2024. Public Comments
6. Motion to recommend approving a grant request with the Louisiana Animal Care and Control Association in an amount not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) for advertisement and marketing of the Louisiana Animal Care and Control Association

Training to be held July 22-July 26, 2024. Public Comments.

3. Motion to recommend approving a grant request in an amount not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for advertisement and marketing and Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) for meals at the Southwestern Diocese Convention to be held June 26- June 30, 2024. Public Comments.
4. To hear discussion regarding modifications to the Grant/Funding process.
5. To hear public comments Operations & Human Resource Committee Mrs. Paula Katz, Chair; Mr. Ronald Morgan, Mr. John Callis
6. To hear public comments THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Greg Upton, Chair Mr. Chris Patel Dr. Curtis Lewis, Vice-Chair Mr. Ronald Morgan Mrs. Paula Katz, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. John Callis Mr. John Carroll REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 16, 2024 ~ 8:15 a.m. The Hotel Bentley ~ Bayou Roberts Room (Please keep comments limited to 3 minutes per person)

• A. Call to Order
• B. Invocation
• C. Pledge of Allegiance
• D. Roll Call
• F. Active Items

1. Motion to approve the April 2024 Consent Agenda:

• a) Motion to approve the March 19, 2024 meeting minutes. - Public Comments
• b) Motion to approve the March 2024 Financial Statements-Public Comments

2. Motion to approve the February 14, 2024 Meeting Minutes – Public Comments
3. Motion to approve the February 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes-Public Comments
4. Motion to approve a grant request with Peak Fighting Championship in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for advertisement and marketing of the PFC 41 event to be held November 16, 2024.-Public Comments
5. Motion to approve a grant request with the Louisiana Animal Care and Control Association in an amount not to exceed Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) for *Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only!

*Additions to agenda made by unanimous consent only! advertisement and marketing of the Louisiana Animal Care and Control Association Training to be held July 22-July 26, 2024. -Public Comments.

9. Motion to approve a grant request with the Southwestern Diocese COCHUSA in an amount not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for advertisement and marketing and Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) for meals at the Southwestern Diocese Convention to be held June 26- June 30, 2024. Public Comments.

• G. Executive Director Comments
• H. Commissioner Comments
• I. Legal Counsel Comments
• J. Accountant Comments
• K. Public Comments or Questions
• L. Adjourn