MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, December 19, 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
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. Stuart Helo, CSRS
Mr. Jay Lucas, Cushman & Wakefield
Mr. Joel Davidson, NAI Latter & Blum
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Jason Hewitt, Sustainability Partners
Mr. Wejee Lechtenberg, Lechtenberg Consulting
Mr. Johnathan Farmer, KSA
Ms. Kathy Edwards, KSA
Ms. Kristi Carter, Stulb & Associates
Mr. Paul Guillory
Ms. Pam Doucet, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services LLC
Ms. Emily Fontenot, 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. AMEND: Item #8 – Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract with the responsible low bidder, Lake Charles Electric Company, LLC, in the amount of $699,000.00 for the Hangar “B” Lighting Upgrade. 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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Melton reported that the Chennault Growth Working Group Meeting went very good. Mr. Melton discussed getting area businesses involved to help get the area cleaned up. Mr. Melton reported that Sowela Graphic Design students are working on a design for an entrance sign. Mr. Melton reported that Air Cargo Consultant, David Whittaker spend a couple of days here and he is going to produce a road map on how to move forward with Air Cargo. Mr. Melton reported that he met with the National Guard and he suspects they may break ground around 2022 on their new facility out there.
Mr. Theunissen gave a summary pertaining to his meeting with the Governor on Capital Outlay Projects.
Mr. Davidson gave a summary on the meeting with community leaders. They have met with over 100 people and he is planning to continue having community leader meetings.
Mr. Lucus reported he received a letter of intent from Western, LLC and they would like to come down in January and start talking about how to structure a partnership with Chennault.
Mr. Hewitt with Sustainability Partners out of Baton Rouge, a company that fosters Public-Private-Partnerships (P3’s). Mr. Hewitt stated that they put the capitol up at no term. Mr. Hewitt used a utility model for an infrastructure project. This is a private equity firm.
ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT
Ms. Carter reported that the audit report is an unmodified opinion of financial statements for year ending June 30, 2019 and complied with auditing standards. Ms. Carter reported that there were no findings or questioned costs for the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. Ms. Carter highlighted pages 6, 7 and 22 of the audit report. 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 APPROVE THE ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 AS PRESENTED BY STULB & ASSOCIATES.
CSRS –
MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT AGREEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that the project management and oversight services are associated with the economic development initiatives of Chennault International Airport Authority. PRESIDENT A. HANKINS 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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT AGREEMENT WITH CSRS, INC.
HANGAR “B” –
LIGHTING UPGRADE
Mr. Melton stated that the bids were received and the lowest bidder was under budget at $699,000.00 from Lake Charles Electric. 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 SUCESSFUL LOW BIDDER, LAKE CHARLES ELECTRIC, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $699,000.00 FOR HANGAR “B” LIGHTING UPGRADE.
HANGAR “F” –
LIGHTING UPGRADE
Mr. Melton stated that this is a request from Landlocked Aviation Services to improve the lighting in the hangar. 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 PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, AND OPEN BIDS FOR HANGAR “F” LIGHTING UPGRADE.
LEASE AMENDMENT #3 – CITADEL
Mr. Melton stated that Amendment #3 is to add Airport Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards into Citadel’s lease. 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. GUILLORY, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT #3 TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND CITADEL COMPLETIONS.
LEASE AMENDMENT #4 – CITADEL
Mr. Melton stated that this amendment is to incorporate site 8 to the current lease. 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. DANGLISAH, SECONDED BY MR. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZATION THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #4 TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND CITADEL COMPLETIONS.
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. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 21, 2019 REGULAR MEETING.
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. GUILLORY, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President A. Hankins declared the meeting adjourned at 1:06 p.m.
MR. ANDREW D. HANKINS, PRESIDENT
MR. RICO GUILLORY, SECRETARY