MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 20, 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
Mr. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Ms. Pam Doucet, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Peter O’Carroll, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Keith Johnson, Citadel Completions, LLC
Mr. Reed Friese, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Michael Flatt, Northrop Grumman
Mr. Louis Todd, Todd & Associates
Mr. Kevin Wise, SOWELA
Mr. Jay Lucas, Cushman/Wakefield
Mr. Gary Collett, Cushman/Wakefield
Mr. John Bradford, Attorney at Law
Mr. Joel Davidson, NIA Latter and Blum
Mr. Erik Jessen, SOWELA
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. AMMEND: Item #12 – Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the Executive Director to prepare plans and specifications, solicit, and open bids for Airport Signage. 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 APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Melton reported that Washington Mardi Gras was very successful. Mr. Melton reported he is working with Marion Fox to collaborate with Rail Logix in Lacassine and how that can apply to Chennault. Mr. Melton reported that the Legislative Breakfast will be held February 21, 2020. Mr. Melton reported that Mr. Keith Waddell, Louisiana Guard will be meeting with Chennault regarding future disasters and Chennault possibly being a staging center. Mr. Melton reported that the entrance sign graphics are completed and has been submitted to the sign company and the engineering firm. Mr. Melton reported that he will be giving a presentation at the LA DOTD Conference and that CIAA will be receiving an award. Mr. Melton reported that the FAA annual inspection is scheduled for March. Mr. Melton reported that he, Joel and Charles would be attending MRO in Dallas, Texas at the end of April.
Mr. Collett reported that Western LLC is still interested in getting involved with CIAA and will have additional updates next month.
3551 AVENUE C PROPERTY
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 MS. RAU AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO MOVE ITEM TO 15A.
INSURANCE POLICIES
Mr. Melton stated that Todd & Associates and Phyllis Dugar-Thibodeaux submitted renewal proposals for the General Liability, Public Officials Liability, Workers Compensation, Automobile, and Property. Mr. Melton stated that the new rate with Star is $499,823.00 verses the rate with Zurich, which is much higher. Mr. Todd stated that Star writes a lot of public bodies insurance. 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. GOBERT, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE POLICIES FROM TODD & ASSOCIATES AND PHYLLIS DUGAR-THIBODEAUX FOR GENERAL LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE, PROPERTY, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGES FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2020.
FAA GRANT – REHABITIATE THE TAXIWAY LIGHTING (DESIGN)
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution will authorize the Executive Director to accept the grant, submit, reports, and sign reimbursement requests for the project to Rehabilitate the Taxiway Lighting (Design). 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT OFFER FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PROJEST TO REHABILITATE TAXIWAY LIGHTING (DESIGN), AND TO SIGN ALL APPLICATIONS, FORMS, GRANT AGREEMENTS, ASSURANCES, REPORTS AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT.
DOTD GRANT – REHABITIATE THE TAXIWAY LIGHTING (DESIGN)
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution will authorize the Executive Director to accept the grant, submit reports, and sign reimbursement requests for the project to Rehabilitate the Taxiway Lighting (Design). 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. MARTIN, 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 PROJECT TO REHABILITATE TAXIWAY LIGHTING (DESIGN), AND TO SIGN ALL APPLICATIONS, FORMS, GRANT AGREEMENTS, ASSURANCES, REPORTS AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT.
FACILITY CONCRETE REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the concrete repairs are necessary for aircraft movement areas on the Apron, Ramp and Industrial Row. 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 PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR AND ADVERTISE FOR AND OPEN BIDS FOR CONTRACTS FOR FACILITY CONCRETE REPAIRS.
KSA ALLIANCE, INC. – TASK ORDER #CWF.015
Mr. Melton stated that the task order is for the Preliminary Phase and Design Phase of the Airfield Taxiway Lighting Rehabilitation. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTER INTO TASK ORDER #CWF.015 WITH KSA ALLIANCE, INC. FOR THE PRELIMINARY PHASE AND DESIGN PHASE OF THE AIRFIELD LIGHTING REHABILITATION.
AIRPORT SIGNAGE
Mr. Melton stated that this project is to design and build the new airport entrance sign. Mr. Melton stated that the project will not exceed $80,000.00. 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 PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR AND ADVERTISE FOR AND OPEN BIDS FOR CONTRACTS FOR AIRPORT SIGNAGE.
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 MS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. GUILLORY, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 16, 2020 REGULAR MEETING.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS STRATEGIC PLANNING AND AIRPORT SECURITY. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 1:01 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
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 RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 1:52 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session.
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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 TABLE ITEM 15A.
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 1:53 p.m.