MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
5:00 p.m.
CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/Lake Charles, LA 70615
ATTENDANCE
Commissioners Present:
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, President
Mr. James G. Gobert, Commissioner
Mr. Rico Guillory, Sr., Commissioner
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Kenneth W. Nabours, Commissioner
Others Present:
Mr. Randy Robb, Executive Director
Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant
Mr. Robert Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance
Mr. Madwight Gallien, Director of Operations
Mr. John McMullen, Director of Maintenance
Ms. Andrea LaFleur, Executive/Recording Secretary
Mr. Peter O’Carroll, O’Carroll Group
Dr. Neil Aspinwall, SOWELA Technical Community College
CALL TO ORDER
President Dalgleish called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Following the Pledge of
Allegiance, roll was called and a quorum was established as indicated above.
PROPOSED AGENDA
President Dalgleish requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda
and Mr. Robb announced the same; i.e. ADD: Item #12(A) – Discuss and take appropriate
action to authorize the Executive Director to reject the bids received for the Site Preparation
West of the Emergency Access Road. PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE
WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS
NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. GOBERT,
SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO
APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Robb reported that the Operations Department provided a tour for 35 campers from the
Ward 3 Sports Complex. Mr. Robb reported that the Operations Department assisted Darren
Sergeant of Pelican Survey with surveying Runway 33 Approach Blast Pad for the purpose
of meeting the Federal Aviation Administration Part 139 Standard from 200 ft x 200 ft to
220 x 400 ft. Mr. Robb reported that the ongoing projects are proceeding on schedule. Mr.
Robb reported that he, Jerry Theunissen, Bill Hankins, and Chuck Kleckley conducted
Washington, DC meetings with the Louisiana Congressional Delegation.Mr. Theunissen reported
that the Bond Commission will be meeting in regards to the Capital Outlay project and
Chennault’s two Capital Outlay projects will be in the proposed House Bill.
MINUTE APPROVAL
PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE
PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC.
MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. GOBERT, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 14, 2017
REGULAR MEETING.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL –
REAL ESTATE MARKETING & BROKERAGE SERVICES
Mr. Robb stated that the intent of this Request for Proposals is for the Firm to connect CIAA
with those developers and/or tenants interested in establishing new facilities in Lake Charles
on the Chennault property. PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY
INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT
FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR.
B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR REAL ESTATE MARKETING AND BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR
CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY PROPERTIES.
FACILITY CONCRETE REPAIRS
Mr. Robb stated that the concrete repairs are necessary for aircraft movement areas within
the Hangar Facilities. PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY
INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT
FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. GOBERT, SECONDED BY
MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO MULTIPLE CONTRACTS FOR
CONCRETE REPAIRS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
HANGAR “A” ANNEX FLOORING PROJECT
Mr. Robb stated that Hangar “A” Annex has a moisture problem that causes issues with the
flooring. Mr. Robb stated that one bid was received from House of Interiors, Inc. in the
amount of $68,397.00 and recommend awarding the contract to House of Interiors, Inc.
PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE
PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC.
MOTION WAS MADE BY MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RESPONSIBLE LOW BIDDER, HOUSE OF
INTERIORS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,397.00 FOR HANGAR “A” ANNEX
FLOORING PROJECT.
AIRFIELD LIGHTING REHABILITATION – PHASE 2
Mr. Robb stated that the project will include conduit, cable and counterpoise installation to
support new high intensity runway lights, REILs, directional and distance remaining signs,
and PAPI-4s. Mr. Robb stated that DOTD is funding $1,000,000.00 of this project and
Chennault’s match is $700,000 for all phases of this project. PRESIDENT DALGLEISH
ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD
SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY
MR. GOBERT, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO
AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR AND ADVERTISE FOR AND OPEN BIDS FOR THE
AIRFIELD LIGHTING REHABILITATION – PHASE 2.
RECONSTRUCTION OF RUNWAY 33 BLAST PAD
Mr. Robb stated that the existing blast pad will be pulverized and cement stabilized with new
asphalt surface added. Mr. Robb stated that DOTD is funding 10% of this project.
PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE
PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC.
MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR AND ADVERTISE FOR AND
OPEN BIDS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF RUNWAY 33 BLAST PAD.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE
PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THAT THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE
PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. GOBERT, SECONDED BY MR. B.
HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO NOMINATE – ANDREW
HANKINS, VICE PRESIDENT; AND DENISE RAU, SECRETARY/TREASURER
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2017 AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2018.
PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE
PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THAT THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE
PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR.
GOBERT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR THE
SLATED OF OFFICERS.
SITE PREPARATION WEST OF THE EMERGENCY
ACCESS ROAD – REJECTION
Mr. Robb stated that the bids came in over budget and recommends rejecting the bids. Mr.
Robb stated that we will re-scope the project to reduce the cost. PRESIDENT
DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET
THE RECORD SHOW THAT THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC.
MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. GOBERT, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
REJECT THE BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE SITE PREPARATION WEST OF THE
EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD.
ADJOURNMENT
PRESIDENT DALGLEISH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE
PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC.
MOTION WAS MADE BY MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further
business to come before the Commissioners, President Dalgleish declared the meeting
adjourned at 5:27 p.m.