MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, June 18, 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. Charles K. Dalgleish, Commissioner
Mr. James G. Gobert, Commissioner
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Rico Guillory, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
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. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Mr. Joel Davidson, NAI Latter & Blum
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Lee Bruney, Port Aggregates, INC
Mr. Michael Flatt, Northrop Grumman
Mr. Donald Brinkman, CSRS
Mr. Byron Owens, C12
Mr. Johnathan Farmer, KSA
Ms. Pam Doucet, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. John Bradford, Attorney at Law
Mr. Joe Torres, Million Air Lake Charles
Mr. Carl Ernst, Million Air Lake Charles
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 #13 – Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the Executive Director to award a contract to the low successful bidder, R. Cloud Construction Company, Inc., in the total amount of $707,512.50 (Base Bid and Alternate Bid #1) for the Chennault Airport Boulevard Entrance Improvements. Item #16 – Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the Executive Director to award a contract to the low successful bidder, S & S Sprinkler Co., Inc., in the amount of $80,095.00 for Hangar “A” Foam Bladder Replacement. ADD: Item #19A – Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into amendment #1 to the Cooperative Endeavor and Local Services Agreement among the City of Lake Charles and Chennault International Airport Authority and MC Golf Development, L.L.C. and Arrozal Investment Part A, LLC and Arrozal Investment Part C, LLC, to work together in furtherance of the Project and Golf Course. Item #19B – Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt the Airport Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards revised June 18, 2020. 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 MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED.
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 MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:02 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. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 12:33 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Melton reported that there is a flight school at Chennault International Airport. Mr. Melton reported that he and Jerry are scheduled to visit Senator Ronnie Johns.
Mr. Theunissen reported that the Capital Outlay Bill is on the Governor’s desk to be signed. A letter was sent to Chennault from the Capital Outlay Division for the approval to go out for bids for the Air Cargo Building.
Mr. Melton reported that the cost of Tom Watson Road Relocation to get entry into site 5 is about $1.2 Million.
Mr. Downer reported that there was tremendous media coverage for the Plane on a Stick. Mr. Downer reported that the O’Carroll group is going to promote the flight school on Chennault’s social media platform.
LEASE – AMENDMENT
FREEMAN HOLDINGS OF LOUISIANA
Mr. Melton stated that the amendment between Chennault International Airport Authority and Freeman Holdings of Louisiana, LLC includes Chennault International Airport Authority taking over the T-Hangars Leases and to be extended until 2050. 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #6 TO THE SUBLEASE AND AGREEMENT FOR FIXED BASE OPERATOR WITH FREEMAN HOLDINGS OF LOUISIANA, LLC.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL
Mr. Melton stated that the only proposal solicited was from the American Press for the designation of the CIAA Official Journal since the American Press purchased the Southwest Daily News. Mr. Melton stated that the Lake Charles American Press presented a proposal of $5.55 per square which is the same price as last year. Mr. Melton stated that the recommendation is to designate the American Press as the Official Journal. 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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO DESIGNATE THE AMERICAN PRESS AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2020 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2021 (R.S. 43:171).
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FARM SERVICE AGENCY
Mr. Melton stated that the resolution is necessary to execute all documents required by the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency for the farm property leased to Robert Leonards. 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FARM SERVICE AGENCY.
CUSHMAN AND WAKEFIELD –
REAL ESTATE MARKETING AND BROKERAGE SERVICES
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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CUSHMAN AND WAKFIELD FOR REAL ESTATE MARKETING AND BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
DEMOLITION OF BUILDING 1350
Mr. Melton stated that bids were received and the low bidder is Lloyd Nabors Construction in the amount of $37,500.00. 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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOW SUCESSFUL BIDDER, LLOYD NABORS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,500.00 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF BUILDING 1350.
CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
BOULEVARD ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Melton stated that bids were received and the low bidder is R. Cloud Construction Company in the amount of $707,512.50 Base Bid and Alternate Bid #1 for the Chennault Airport Boulevard Entrance Improvements. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOW SUCESSFUL BIDDER, R. CLOUD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $707,512.50 (BASE BID AND ALTERNATE BID 1) FOR THE CHENNAULT AIRPORT BOULEVARD ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS.
KSA ALLIANCE, INC. – TASK ORDER #CWF.017
Mr. Melton stated that this is phase one of three phases to address all of the airport rubber removal and concrete. 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 MRS. RAU AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTER INTO TASK ORDER #CWF.017 WITH KSA ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE REHABILITATE TAXIWAY GOLF AND APRON PAVEMENT – PHASE 1.
REHABILITATE TAXIWAY GOLF AND APRON PAVEMENT – PHASE 1.
Mr. Melton stated that this is phase 1 for the rubber and concrete removal. 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 MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, TO ADVERTISE, AND TO OPEN BIDS FOR THE REHABILITATE TAXIWAY GOLF AND APRON PAVEMENT – PHASE 1.
HANGAR “A” FOAM BLADDER REPLACEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that bids were received and the low bidder is S & S Sprinkler Co., Inc. in the amount of $80,095.00 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOW SUCESSFUL BIDDER, S & S SPRINKLER CO., INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,095.00 FOR HANGAR “A” FOAM BLADDER REPLACEMENT.
SECURITY CAMERAS PURCHASE
Mr. Melton stated that Chennault received permission to Piggyback on Lafayette Consolidated Government’s contract to purchase the security cameras. 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 MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY PERMISSION TO “PIGGYBACK” ON THE LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT CONTRACT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PURCHASE SECURITY CAMERAS.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
MR. DALGLEISH NOMINATED MRS. DENISE RAU FOR PRESIDENT, MR. RICO GUILLORY FOR VICE PRESIDENT, AND MR. CHARLES DALGLEISH FOR SECRETARY TREASURER. 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO NOMINATE THE ELECTION OF MRS. DENISE RAU, PRESIDENT; MR. RICO GUILLORY, VICE PRESIDENT; AND MR. CHARLES DALGLEISH, SECRETARY/TREASURER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2020 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2021.
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 CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR THE SLATE OF OFFICERS.
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 MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 21, 2020 REGULAR MEETING.
MALLARD COVE –
CEA AMENDMENT #1
Mr. Melton stated that this does not affect Chennault International Airport in any way and that on page 4 of 8, sections 3 through 5 is that sections that was amended. PRESIDENT A. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY IMPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO IMPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT #1 TO THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AND LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES AND CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND MC GOLF DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. AND ARROZAL INVESTMENT PART A, LLC, AND ARROZAL INVESTMENT PART C, LLC, TO WORK TOGETHER IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PROJECT AND GOLF COURSE.
AIRPORT RULES, REGULATIONS, AND
MINIMUM STANDARDS
Mr. Melton stated that the revisions and additions have been made to the Rules, Regulations and Minimum Standards to include the usage of T-Hangars and our access protocol. 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 ADOPT THE AIRPORT RULES, REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS REVISED JUNE 18, 2020.
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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President A. Hankins declared the meeting adjourned at 1:09 p.m.