MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 16, 2020
12:00 Noon
CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/Lake Charles, LA 70615
ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present:
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, President
Mrs. Denise Rau, Vice President
Mr. Rico Guillory, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Commissioner
Mr. James G. Gobert, Commissioner
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Others Present:
Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant
Mr. Robert Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance
Ms. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs
Mr. John McMullen, Director of Maintenance
Ms. Paulette Moss, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Joel Davidson, NAI Latter & Blum
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Johnathan Farmer, KSA
Ms. Pam Doucet, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Ms. Emily Fontenot, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Peter O’Carroll, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Lee Bruney, Port Aggregates, INC
Mr. Keith Johnson, Citadel Completions, LLC
Mr. Reed Friese, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Kurt Bruchhaus, Northrop Grumman
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 #10A – Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the Executive Director to prepare plans and specifications, solicit, and open bids for Hangar “A” Foam Bladder Replacement. 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. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Melton reported that he, Jerry and Andrea would be in Washington, D.C. for Washington Mardi Gras next week. Mr. Melton reported that the SW Alliance Annual Banquet is January 30, 2020. Mr. Melton reported that the Chennault Legislative Breakfast would be February 21, 2020. Mr. Melton reported that April 28 – 30, 2020 he would be attending MRO Americas as well as Charles and Joel.
Ms. Fontenot reported she was working on an article for Lagniappe Magazine which is a comprehensive look at Chennault.
Mr. Davidson reported that Western, LLC put in a “letter of interest” last month and there will be an upcoming meeting. Mr. Davidson reported that there are two things Western LLC is looking at is site 5 air cargo and they are evaluating whether they can do an additional add on the Air Cargo on site 8. Mr. Davidson reported that they are doing the Champions meeting once a month. Mr. Davidson reported that the new golf course would be completed around October 2020.
PUBLIC HEARING
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. GUILLORY, SECONDED BY MS. RAU AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE MALLARD COVE GOLF COURSE BY CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
Mr. Melton stated that an environmental study has to be done on the Mallard Cove Golf Course for further development that FAA will also review.
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. GUILLORY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE MALLARD COVE GOLF COURSE BY CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE
Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of the change in the date for the Regular Board Meeting is due to him being out of town. 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. GUILLORY, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE MARCH 2020 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FROM MARCH 19, 2020 TO MARCH 26, 2020.
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
Mr. Melton stated that the anticipated premium will increase by 6.5% which includes a 2.5% standard tax for the industry mandated by Congress. Mr. Melton also stated that he requests to maintain the current employer and employee contribution ratio. 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. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF THE EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AT THE CURRENT COVERAGES FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2020.
AIRPORT SECURITY-
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Mr. Melton stated that the intent of this Request for Proposals is to receive proposals for security personnel for Chennault International Airport. The security personnel requirements will be to observe and report any unsafe or malicious activity across the entire airport. The staffing will consist of a minimum of one security officer per shift. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AIRPORT SECURITY OPERATIONS FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY PROPERTIES.
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. GUILLORY, SECONDED BY MS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 19, 2019 REGULAR MEETING.
HANGER “A” FOAM BLADDER REPLACEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that the foam bladder in Hangar “A” is in need of replacement due to leaking and not passing inspection. 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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, SOLICIT, AND OPEN BIDS FOR HANGAR “A” FOAM BLADDER REPLACEMENT.
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. GUILLORY, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President A. Hankins declared the meeting adjourned at 12:32 p.m.