Commission Minutes – October 23, 2025

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT November 12, 2025

The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 1412 Centre Court, Suite 504, Alexandria, LA.

The Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

The following were present: Mr. Zeb Winstead, Mr. Oday Lavergne and Mr. Jamar Gailes.

Others present were Mr. Ralph Hennessy and Matt Nowlin, Legal Counsel.

Discussion of Administrative Court System and Airpark’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Program.

Discussion of Committee and Committee Structures.

Discussion of Board Meeting agenda items.

Update on Airpark activity from Executive Director.

Update on Oak Wing Management Contract selection.

There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Winstead adjourned the Executive Committee.

Mr. Zeb Winstead, Committee Chair EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT October 23, 2025

The regular meeting of the Admin/Legal Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Committee Chair, Mr. Steven Mansour, requested roll call.

The following were present: Mr. Steven Mansour, Mr. Charlie Weems, Mr. Trey Crump, Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Zeb Winstead

Absent: Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., to approve the minutes of the September 25, 2025, Admin/Legal Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

Mr. Mansour 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. Mansour adjourned the Admin/Legal Committee.

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

Mr. Steven Mansour, Committee Chair ADMIN/LEGAL COMMITTEE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT October 23, 2025

The regular meeting of the Finance/Audit Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Committee Chair, Mr. Joe McPherson, requested a roll call.

The following were present: Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Trey Crump, Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Steven Mansour, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Charlie Weems, Mr. Zeb Winsted

Absent: Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., to approve minutes of the September 25, 2025, Finance/Audit Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

TO RECEIVE SCHEDULE OF PAID INVOICES FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025. The Commissioners reviewed the schedule of paid invoices for the month of September 2025. There were no questions or comments upon reviewing.

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 October 23, 2025

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, October 23, 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. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Trey Cump, Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Steven Mansour, Mr. Charlie Weems, Mr. Zeb Winstead.

Absent: Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Steve Mansour, to approve minutes of September 25, 2025, Economic Development Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

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

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

Mr. Zeb Winstead called on Mr. Weems, Chair of the Capital Projects Committee.

Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Committee Chair ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District Capital Projects Committee October 23 ,2025

CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT October 23, 2025

The regular meeting of the Capital Projects Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Committee Chair, Mr. Charlie Weems, requested a roll call.

The following were present: Mr. Charlie Weems, Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Trey Crump, Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Steven Mansour, Mr. Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Zeb Winsted.

Absent: Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., to approve the minutes of September 25, 2025, Capital Project Committee meeting.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SPONSOR/STATE AGREEMENT NO. H.016715 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE EEIDD FOR THE RUNWAY 18 EXTENSIONAPPROACH DESIGN IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,035.00 (SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND, THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS). Motion by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead to adopt resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute Sponsor/State Agreement No. H.016715 between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the EEIDD for the Runway 18 Extension-Approach Design in the amount of $65,035.00 (Sixty-Five Thousand, Thirty-Five Dollars and Zero Cents).

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION REQUESTING LADOTD, DIVISION OF AVIATION, TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS AIRPORT RELATED PROJECTS AT ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Motion by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Second by Mr. Zeb Winstead to adopt resolution requesting LADOTD, Division of Aviation, to provide assistance for construction of various airport related projects at Alexandria International Airport.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADOPT WORK AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 15 WITH W. D. SCHOCK COMPANY, INC. FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD NOISE MITIGATION PROGRAM. Capital Projects Committee October 23 ,2025

Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., to authorize Executive Director to adopt Work Authorization Number 15 with W. D. Schock Company, Inc. for the Neighborhood Noise Mitigation Program.

On vote, motion carried.

MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE WORK CONTRACT WITH DEBORAH MURPHY LAGOS & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR PART 150 NOISE PROGRAM COORDINATOR. Motion by Mr. Zeb Winstead, Second by Mr. Patrick O’Quin, authorizing Executive Director to execute work contract with Deborah Murphy Lagos & Associates, LLC for Part 150 Noise Program Coordinator.

On vote, motion carried.

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

Mr. Charlie Weems, Chair CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE England Economic and Industrial Development District

OAK WING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT SELECTION COMMITTEE

THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT November 3, 2025

The meeting of the Oak Wing Management Contract Selection Committee of the England Economic and Industrial Development District was held on Monday, November 3, 2025, in the England Authority

The following were present: Mr. Charlie Weems, Chair; Mr. Randy Ponthie; Mr. Corky Yates; Mr. Frank Brame; Mr. Sam Mahfouz, Mr. Ralph Hennessy; Mr. David Broussard; Mr. Scott Gammel

Call to order at 10:00 a.m.

Introduction and remarks by Mr. Charlie Weems.

Presentations by Elite Golf Management and then Bloom Golf Management.

Entered into Executive Session at 12:30 p.m. to discuss character, professional competency of Bloom Golf Management and Elite Golf Management, regarding submitted proposals. La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1), La. R.S. 39:1595(B)(7) (formerly La. R.S. 39:1593(C)(2)(c)). Came out of Executive Session at 1:00 p.m.

Motion made by Mr. Sam Mahfouz, Second by Mr. Frank Brame, to recommend entering into negotiations with Bloom Golf Management. On vote, motion carried.

With no further business to discuss, meeting was adjourned.

Mr. Charlie Weems, Committee Chair OAK WING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT SELECTION COMMITTEE THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 23, 2025

The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Regular Session in the England Airpark Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Mr. Zeb Winstead, Chair of the England Authority, called the meeting to order at 4:13 p.m.

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.

Present: Chair, Mr. Zeb Winstead, Mr. Trey Crump, Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr., Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., Mr. Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, Mr. Patrick O’Quin, Mr. Charlie Weems .

Absent: Mr. Jamar Gailes, Mr. Oday Lavergne

The invocation was led by Mr. Joshua Dara, Sr. 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, Ms. Summer Steiner, Director of Finance and Human Resources, 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.

MOTION TO APPROVE ACTIVE AGENDA ITEMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6 AS CONSENT. Motion by Mr. Steven Mansour, second by Mr. Myron Lawson, Jr., to approve active items 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 as consent. The Chair called for any comments from the Board or public. There being none, a vote was called, and motion carried.

UPDATE ON OAK WING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT SELECTION

Mr. Charlie Weems gave an update on the Oak Wing Management Contract Selection. Only two serious inquiries submitted. Interviews set up for Monday, November 3 at 10 a.m. It is the Committees intention to present a recommendation at the November meeting with estimated starting date of new or current firm to begin on January 1, 2026.

Comments by Legal Counsel : Mr. Matt Nowlin reminded Commissioners that ethics training and sexual harassment training needs to be completed by December 31, 2025. Update on CJT Bayou Cuisine litigation. Anticipated update probably in November. Depositions to be completed by the middle of November. Trail date set for May 5-6, 2026.

Questions by Commissioners: There were no questions or comments from Commissioners.

Comments by Executive Director : Mr. Hennessy informed Commissioners about an event taking place at the Community Center on Friday, October 31 at 10 a.m. Flyer was distributed via email and hard copy placed at each Commissioners station. Updated Commissioners with November and December meeting dates Board of Commissioners Regular Session October 23, 2025

adjusted due to holidays. Planning to have updated head shots and group photo at the November meeting. Recognized Jamal, with Delta Airlines, for the station being named station of the month for August.

Staff Reports:

1. Financial: Ms. Summer Steiner through three months we are 10% over budget on revenues and 5 ½% below on expenses. Audit is complete. Draft report has been received. Nick is unable to make the November meeting but will possibly attend in December to give his presentation. Everything for bank transition has been set up.
2. Air Traffic: Mr. Ralph Hennessy reported that traffic is up and fuel sales are up. For the month of September, 1.5 million gallons is a record. Prior record was 1.2 million gallons.
3. Economic Development/Operations: Mr. David Broussard reported on Louisiana Economic Development revamp. Allocated $150 million for site readiness. Money is available now. Sitting in on webinar next week to learn more of the weeds about it. Grant is highly competitive. Must spend money in nine months. Website is called Louisiana Fast Sites. Ucore COO was in town with a potential plant manager they are trying to recruit from out of state. . Public Comments or Questions: None

There being no further business, Mr. Zeb Winstead adjourned the meeting at 4:38 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