MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 22, 2019
12:00 Noon
CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/Lake Charles, LA 70615
ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present:
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, President
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Commissioner
Mr. James G. Gobert, Commissioner
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Mrs. Denise Rau, Vice President
Mr. Rico Guillory, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
Others Present:
Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant
Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance
Ms. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs
Mr. John McMullen, Director of Maintenance
Mr. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Mr. Mitchel Adrian, McNeese State University
Mr. Stuart Helo, CSRS
Mr. Joel Davidson, NAI Latter & Blum
Mr. Gary Collett, Cushman & Wakefield
Mr. Jay Lucas, Cushman & Wakefield
Mr. Michael Bergfield, Western, LLC
Mr. Chad Abel
Mr. Jonathan Farmer, KSA
Mr. Randy Liprie, Liprie Engineering Consultant
Mr. Lee Bruney, Port Aggregates
Ms. Pam Doucet, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services
Ms. Cathy Brady, Landlocked Aviation Services
Mr. Keith Johnson, Citadel Completions
Mr. Peter O’Carroll, O’Carroll Group
CALL TO ORDER
President A. Hankins called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and a quorum was established as indicated above.
PROPOSED AGENDA
President A. Hankins requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced the same; i.e. ADD: Item #12(A) – Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the Executive Director to award a contract to the low successful bidder, John D. Myers & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $43,950.00 for Building 3006 Renovations. PRESIDENT A. HANKINS 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. Melton reported that the Southwest Louisiana Balloon Festival had approximately 35,000 spectators attend. Mr. Melton reported that we are holding reoccurring Growth Committee meetings. Mr. Melton reported that he met with Steven Holliday, LA DOTD, to discuss the infrastructure need for the growth of Chennault.
Mr. Theunissen reported that the Capital Outlay Funding Request is due by October 31, 2019 and recommends submitting a request for infrastructure funding assistance.
Mr. Lucas gave a summary of the current activities pertaining to the potential development of the Chennault Park property.
Mr. Bergfield gave a summary of his company, Western, LLC, pertaining to airport development.
Ms. Doucet reported that the new commercial for Chennault has been released to the media.
SYSTEMS SURVEY & COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE
Mr. Melton stated that the completed Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire is required by the Legislative Auditors and must be presented to and adopted by the Board of Directors (governing body) annually as part of the financial and compliance audit. PRESIDENT A. HANKINS 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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE COMPLETED “SYSTEMS SURVEY & COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE” & SUBMIT IT TO STULB & ASSOCIATES FOR USE IN ITS ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CIAA AS OF JUNE 30, 2019.
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that the legal services agreement expires September 30, 2019 and recommends renewing the agreement with the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office. PRESIDENT A. HANKINS 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 MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE CALCASIEU PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2019.
TADLOCK PIPE, L.L.C. – SUBLEASE RENEWAL
Mr. Melton stated that the lease premises shall be limited exclusively to storage of empty 20-foot and 40-foot containers. Mr. Melton stated that the National Guard is amenable to the renewal of the sublease. PRESIDENT A. HANKINS 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SUBLEASE BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, TADLOCK PIPE, L.L.C., AND LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD FOR A ONE YEAR TERM COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2019.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution is required in order to participate in future projects funded by the FAA and DOTD. PRESIDENT A. HANKINS 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) REQUEST TO THE FAA VIA DOTD.
CITADEL & LANDLOCKED PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Melton stated that bids were received for the Citadel & Landlocked Parking Improvements. Mr. Melton stated that the low responsible bidder is Alfred Palma, LLC, in the amount of $405,940.00 and it is the recommendation from Meyer & Associates, Inc. to award the contract to Alfred Palma, LLC. PRESIDENT A. HANKINS 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOW SUCCESSFUL BIDDER, ALFRED PALMA, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $405,940.00 FOR THE CITADEL & LANDLOCKED PARKING IMPROVEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENT AGREEMENT –
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
Mr. Melton stated that Chennault will pay $25,000.00 over the course of seven years to advertise outside of and/or in a newly remodeled classroom. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault will receive promotion and advertisement opportunities and McNeese will garner support to fund improvements to their classroom spaces. Mr. Melton also stated that Chennault garnered opinions from legal counsel and the auditors. PRESIDENT A. HANKINS 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A CLASSROOM ADVERTISEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY AND CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
MINUTE APPROVAL
PRESIDENT A. HANKINS 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 18, 2019 REGULAR MEETING.
BUILDING 3006 RENOVATIONS
Mr. Melton stated that the renovations to Building 3006 will enable Northrop Grumman to utilize this building for all of their flight operations. Mr. Melton stated that these renovations will also enable Chennault to cancel the lease on a modular building Northrop Grumman has been occupying. Mr. Melton stated that the low responsible bidder is John D. Myers & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $43,950.00 and it is the recommendation from Vincent & Shows to award the contract to John D. Myers & Associates, Inc. PRESIDENT A. HANKINS 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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOW SUCCESSFUL BIDDER, JOHN D. MYERS & ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,950.00 FOR BUILDING 3006 RENOVATIONS.
ADJOURNMENT
PRESIDENT A. HANKINS 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President A. Hankins declared the meeting adjourned at 12:57 p.m.
MR. ANDREW D. HANKINS, PRESIDENT
MR. RICO GUILLORY, SECRETARY