Commission Agenda – December 14, 2023

ENGLAND

AUTHORITY

Ralph Hennessy, C.M. Executive Director

Commissioners:

RAPIDES PARISH

Dennis Frazier Steven Mansour Sam Spurgeon

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

Jamar Gailes Oday Lavergne Patrick O’Quinn

CITY OF PINEVILLE

Taylor Cottano

TOWNS

Joe McPherson

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Charles S. Weems III Zeb Winstead

MEETING NOTICE

FR: Sam Spurgeon, Chair, England Authority

• A. CALL TO ORDER
• B. INVOCATION
• C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ADMIN/LEGAL

December 14, 2023

Members: ZEB WINSTEAD, CHAIR; SAM SPURGEON, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Charlie Weems

AGENDA

• • Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

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THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

FINANCE COMMITTEE

December 14, 2023

Members: DENNIS FRAZIER, CHAIR; ZEB WINSTEAD, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Sam Spurgeon, Charlie Weems

AGENDA

• • Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. To receive schedule of paid invoices for the month of November 2023. (Information Binder Index #2)
2. Motion to set meeting dates for 2024. Generally, Committee Meetings and Board Meetings will be held together on the 4th Thursday of each month with meetings beginning at 4:00 p.m. January, November and December meetings have been requested to be on alternative dates, see the attached proposed schedule. (Information Binder Index #3)
3. Motion to name The Town Talk as the official journal of the England Economic & Industrial Development District. (Information Binder Index #4)
4. Motion to accept the new Airport Rates & Charges (Presentation /model by Kutchins and Groh). (Information Binder Index #5)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

AUDIT COMMITTEE

December 14, 2023

Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; DENNIS FRAZIER, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Sam Spurgeon, Zeb Winstead

AGENDA

• • Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

December 14, 2023

Members: PATRICK O’QUIN, CHAIR; JOE MCPHERSON, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Sam Spurgeon Charlie Weems, Zeb Winstead

AGENDA

• • Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Concession/Lease agreement with Budget Rent-A-Car System LLC, Avis Rent-A-Car System LLC, and EAN Holdings, LLC d/b/a National Car Rental, for rental car services at Alexandria International Airport. (Information Binder Index #6)
2. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and LaSalle Corrections for building #2108 located at 1113 Billy Mitchell Blvd. (Information Binder Index #7)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

December 14, 2023

Members: ODAY LAVERGNE, CHAIR; PATRICK O’QUIN, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Jamar Gailes, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, Sam Spurgeon, Charlie Weems, Zeb Winstead

AGENDA

• • Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Contract with Gregory Robinson in the amount of $8.00 per acre for the harvest and purchase of hay. (Information Binder Index #8)

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

December 14, 2023

Members: TAYLOR COTTANO, CHAIR; JAMAR GAILES, VICE-CHAIR Dennis Frazier, Oday Lavergne, Steve Mansour, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Sam Spurgeon, Charlie Weems, Zeb Winstead

AGENDA

• • Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items. .

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE

December 14, 2023

Members: CHARLIE WEEMS, CHAIR; STEVEN MANSOUR, VICE-CHAIR Taylor Cottano, Dennis Frazier, Jamar Gailes, Oday Lavergne, Joe McPherson, Patrick O’Quin, Sam Spurgeon, Zeb Winstead

AGENDA

• • Additions to agenda may be made by unanimous consent

 Solicit and hear public comments on Agenda items.

1. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and any other documents related to the North Apron Wash Rack & Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project. (Information Binder Index #9)
2. To hear status from Scott Gammel on the following air side projects:

• a. Part 150 Noise Program ($77,224,000) g. North Ramp Wash Rack ($2.9 million)
• b. Runway 18/36 Extension ($18,000,000) h. Terminal Security Upgrade
• c. Airfield Electrical Rehab ($14,035,000) i. ATCT Radio Refurbishment
• d. Runway Safety Area Rehabilitation ($9,262,293) j. Page and Ortego Historical Monument
• e. Wildlife Safety Rehab Fencing ($3.4 million)
• f. Master Plan ($675,000)

3. To hear from David Broussard on the following land side projects:

• a. Oak Wing
• b. Renewable Energy
• c. Parc England

THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Sam Spurgeon, Chair Taylor Cottano Zeb Winstead, Vice-Chair Dennis Frazier Charlie Weems, Secretary/Treasurer Oday Lavergne Steven Mansour Patrick O’Quin Jamar Gailes Joe McPherson

REGULAR MEETING

December 14, 2023 England Authority Board Room AGENDA

• A. Call to Order
• B. Roll Call
• C. Public Comments or Questions
• D. Active Items

1. Motion to approve the Minutes of November 16, 2023, regular session meeting. (Information Binder Index #1)
2. Motion to set meeting dates for 2024. Generally, Committee Meetings and Board Meetings will be held together on the 4th Thursday of each month with meetings beginning at 4:00 p.m. January, November and December meetings have been requested to be on alternative dates, see the attached proposed schedule. (Information Binder Index #3)
3. Motion to name The Town Talk as the official journal of the England Economic & Industrial Development District. (Information Binder Index #4)
4. Motion to accept the new Airport Rates & Charges (Presentation /model by Kutchins and Groh). (Information Binder Index #5)
5. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Concession/Lease agreement with Budget Rent-A-Car System LLC, Avis Rent-A-Car System LLC, and EAN Holdings, LLC d/b/a National Car Rental, for rental car services at Alexandria International Airport. (All 3 under Information Binder Index #6)
6. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute lease agreement between EEIDD and LaSalle Corrections for building #2108 located at 1113 Billy Mitchell Blvd. (Information Binder Index #7)
7. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to execute Contract with Gregory Robinson in the amount of $ 8.00 per acre for the harvest and purchase of hay. (Information Binder Index #8)
8. Motion to authorize the Executive Director to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and any other documents related to the North Apron Wash Rack & Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project. (Information Binder Index #9)
9. Review and acceptance of the Strategic Plan by Emergent Method.
10. Motion to elect Chair of the England Economic and Industrial Development District.
11. Motion to elect Vice-Chair of the England Economic and Industrial Development District.
12. Motion to elect Secretary/Treasurer of the England Economic and Industrial Development District.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

(By unanimous vote)

• E. Comments by Legal Counsel
• F. Comments or Questions by Commissioners
• G. Comments by Executive Director
• H. Staff Report – 1) Financial

2. Air Traffic ● Airline Service ● ACE
3. Economic Development/Operations

• I. Public Comments or Questions
• J. Adjourn