MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, May 21, 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. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Lee Bruney, Port Aggregates, INC
Mr. Michael Flatt, Citadel Completions, LLC
Mr. Donald Brinkman, CSRS
Mr. Byron Owens, C12
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 #16A – Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a lease agreement with Rise Above Action, L.L.C. AMEND: Item #6 – Move Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation to after 16A. Item #7 – Move Motion to return to Regular Session to after 16A. 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 a Flight School is coming to Chennault. Mr. Melton reported that there will be a Drive In Theater coming June 5 – 6, 2020. Mr. Melton reported that the FAA inspection has been pushed back until July 2020.
PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2020 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2021.
PRESIDENT A. HANKINS SOLICITED PUBLIC COMMENTS AND THERE WERE NO COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. GUILLORY, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2020 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2021.
PROPOSED BUDGET
Mr. Melton presented a brief overview of the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021. 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 TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIG RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021, AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MAKE CHANGES WITHIN THE DESIGNATED BUDGET CLASSIFICATIONS WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAS: ANDREW D. HANKINS
DENISE RAU
RICO GUILLORY
CHARLES K. DALGLEISH
JAMES G. GOBERT
BILL HANKINS
TAD MARTIN
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAINING: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL
Mr. Melton stated that the Personnel & Administration Policy manual has been revised to clarify the Use of Chennault Vehicles. 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 THE REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH GERALD THEUNISSEN FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2020 FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES.
VEHICLE PURCHASE
Mr. Melton stated that the purchase of the new truck will replace a Ford Ranger Pickup. 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. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PURCHASE ONE VECHICLE FROM THE LOUISIANA STATE CONTRACT.
PROXIMITY GEAR – ARFF DEPARTMENT
Mr. Melton stated that the current proximity gear has exceeded its useful life and is in need of being replaced. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. GOBERT, SECONDED BY MR. GUILLORY, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR AND TO ADVERTISE FOR AND TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALUMINIZED PROXIMITY GEAR FOR THE ARFF DEPARTMENT.
FAA LEASE AGREEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that this is for FAA to keep their equipment in the control tower. 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.
SITE BACKFLOW PREVENTER UPGRADE
Mr. Melton stated that this is to continue to fix the old Fire Suppression System and it is also a city ordinance. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOW SUCESSFUL BIDDER, KEILAND CONSTRUCTION, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $193,989.00 FOR THE SITE BACKFLOW PREVENTER UPGRADE.
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. GUILLORY, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 16, 2020 REGULAR MEETING.
RISE ABOVE AVIATION –
LEASE AGREEMNET
Mr. Melton stated that Jade Guidry will have an office at the Maintenance Operation Building and there will be two airplanes stationed at Chennault. 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE RISE ABOVE AVIATIOIN, LLC.
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. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:41 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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 1:09 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session.
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. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President A. Hankins declared the meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.