MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, September 19, 2019
12:00 Noon
CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/Lake Charles, LA 70615

ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present:
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

Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, President

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. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Mr. Stuart Helo, CSRS
Mr. Joel Davidson, NAI Latter & Blum
Mr. Gary Collett, Cushman & Wakefield
Mr. Jay Lucas, Cushman & Wakefield
Mr. Jonathan Farmer, KSA
Mr. Lee Bruney, Port Aggregates
Ms. Pam Doucet, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services
Mr. Canaan Heard, Protac
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Joe Torres, Million Air Lake Charles
Mr. Reed Friese, Landlocked Aviation Services

CALL TO ORDER
Vice President Rau 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
Vice President Rau requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced the same; i.e. AMENDED: Item #9 – Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the Executive Director to award a contract to the low successful bidder, Austin Fire Systems, LLC, Inc. in the amount of $725,174.05 for the base bid and alternate #1 for the Facility Fire Suppression Systems Upgrade. VICE PRESIDENT RAU 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 we briefed Senator Bill Cassidy pertaining the ongoing growth opportunities at Chennault Airport. Mr. Melton reported that we had a site visit with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries to determine the proposed location of their new facility. Mr. Melton reported that he and Mr. Theunissen met with Secretary Jay Darden and Mark Moses pertaining to re-scoping the Chennault Capital Outlay project. Mr. Melton also reported that he, John, Mitch, and Joe Torres met with Entergy, Calvin Thibodeaux to assess the lighting on the airport.

Mr. Theunissen reported that the meeting with Capital Outlay was successful and if we re-scope the project, we would have to go before the Interim Emergency Board for approval. 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. Davidson reported that he has received telephone calls pertaining to laydown area or housing areas for lease.

Mr. Collett gave a brief report pertaining to their meeting with Citadel.

Mr. Lucas gave a summary of the current activities pertaining to the potential development of the Chennault Park property.

Ms. Doucet reported that the new commercial for Chennault has been released to the media.

Mr. Heard gave a summary of the security assessment that was conducted on the airport.

PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL
Mr. Melton stated that the Personnel & Administration Policy manual has been revised to add and amend the Use of Chennault Vehicles, Safety Glasses, Funeral Leave, and Evaluations. VICE PRESIDENT RAU 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 ADOPT THE REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL.

HANGAR “B” LIGHTING UPGRADE
Mr. Melton stated that the Hangar “B” Lighting project is a request from Northrop Grumman to improve the lighting in the hangar. Mr. Melton stated that the lights will be a more energy efficient light fixture. VICE PRESIDENT RAU 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 AND ADVERTISE FOR AND OPEN BIDS FOR HANGAR “B” LIGHTING UPGRADE.

SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) EQUIPMENT
Mr. Melton stated that the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment has exceeded its useful life and is need of being replaced. VICE PRESIDENT RAU 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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS, ADVERTISE, AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) EQUIPMENT.

FACILITY FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM UPGRADE
Mr. Melton stated that bids were received and the low bidder is Austin Fire Systems, LLC in the amount of $775,714.05 for the base bid and alternate #1. VICE PRESIDENT RAU 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOW SUCCESSFUL BIDDER, AUSTIN FIRE SYSTEMS, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $775,714.05 FOR THE BASE BID AND ALTERNATE #1 FOR THE CHENNAULT FACILITY FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM UPGRADE.

HANGAR “D” FOAM BLADDER REPLACEMENT (REBID)
Mr. Melton stated that bids were received and the low bidder is S & S Sprinkler Co., Inc. in the amount of $443,592.00 for the base bid and alternate #1 for Hangar “D” Foam Bladder Replacement (Rebid). VICE PRESIDENT RAU 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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOW SUCCESSFUL BIDDER, S & S SPRINKLER CO., INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $443,592.00 FOR HANGAR “D” FOAM BLADDER REPLACEMENT (REBID) TO INCLUDE THE BASE BID AND ALTERNATE #1.

FAA GRANT – TAXIWAY D REALIGNMENT – PHASE 2 (DESIGN)
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution will authorize the Executive Director to accept the grant, submit, reports, and sign reimbursement requests for the Taxiway D Realignment – Phase 2 (PER). VICE PRESIDENT RAU 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT OFFER FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE TAXIWAY D REALIGNMENT – PHASE 2 (DESIGN), AND TO SIGN ALL APPLICATIONS, FORMS, GRANT AGREEMENTS, ASSURANCES, REPORTS AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT.

DOTD GRANT – TAXIWAY D REALIGNMENT – PHASE 2 (DESIGN)
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution will authorize the Executive Director to accept the grant, submit reports, and sign reimbursement requests for the Taxiway D Realignment – Phase 2 (Design). VICE PRESIDENT RAU 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 ACCEPT A GRANT OFFER FROM THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE TAXIWAY D REALIGNMENT – PHASE 2 (DESIGN), AND TO SIGN ALL APPLICATIONS, FORMS, GRANT AGREEMENTS, ASSURANCES, REPORTS AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT.

CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL
AIRSHOW – 2021
Mr. Melton stated that Board approval is needed to waive the special events fee for the 2021 Chennault International Airshow. VICE PRESIDENT RAU 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 WITH A MAJORITY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WAIVE THE RENT FEE FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW INC. FOR THE 2021 AIRSHOW WITH BILL HANKINS ABSTAINING.

MINUTE APPROVAL
VICE PRESIDENT RAU 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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 22, 2019 REGULAR MEETING.

ADJOURNMENT
VICE PRESIDENT RAU 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, Vice President Rau declared the meeting adjourned at 1:24 p.m.

MR. ANDREW D. HANKINS, PRESIDENT

MR. RICO GUILLORY, SECRETARY