MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 21, 2021
12:00 Noon
CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/Lake Charles, LA 70615
ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present:
Mrs. Denise Rau, President
Mr. Rico Guillory, Sr., Vice President
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. James G. Gobert, Commissioner
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Others Present:
Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant
Mr. Robert Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance – By Phone
Ms. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs
Mr. John McMullen, Director of Maintenance
Ms. Paulette Moss, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Ms. Kristi Carter, Stulb & Associates
Mr. Josh Richard, Stulb & Associates
Mr. Michael Flatt, Northrop Grumman
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Nathan Leverenz, Sedgwick
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
CALL TO ORDER
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
President Rau requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced the same; i.e. DELETED: Item #7 – Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the purchase of insurance policies from Todd & Associates and Phyllis Dugar-Thibodeaux for general liability, public officials liability, automobile, workers compensation, and property and liability coverages for the year commencing March 1, 2021. 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. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Melton reported that Chennault is continuing the dialog with the National Guard to clear the trees on Mallard Cove Golf Course. Mr. Melton reported that Chennault contracted with Kutchins and Groh to search for potential grants to assist in building more facilities. Mr. Melton reported that Chennault is continuing to work the disputed property line issues with All Purpose Roofing to alleviate any possible litigation. Mr. Melton reported that the Air Show preparations have kicked off. Mr. Melton reported that by mid summer Chennault should be breaking ground on the Air Cargo Facility.
Ms. Carter reported a brief summary or the audit report and reported there are no findings.
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
Mr. Melton stated that the anticipated premium will increase by 7.2% which includes a 2.5% standard tax for the industry mandated by Congress. Mr. Melton also stated that he requests to maintain the current employer and employee contribution ratio. 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. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF THE EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AT THE CURRENT COVERAGES FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2021.
RATIFY EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES – HANGAR D ANNEX INTERIOR REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the repairs were expedited due to moisture and water damage from Hurricane Laura. 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 RATIFY THE EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR HANGAR D ANNEX INTERIOR REPIARS THAT INCURRED DUE TO HURRICANE LAURA.
RATIFY EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES – HANGAR H ANNEX INTERIOR REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the repairs were expedited due to water damage from Hurricane Laura and the tenant needed the facility to continue operations. 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 RATIFY THE EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR HANGAR H ANNEX INTERIOR REPIARS THAT INCURRED DUE TO HURRICANE LAURA.
AIR COMPRESSOR
Mr. Melton stated that the air compressor supplies compressed air for the fire suppression system throughout the facility and the compressor being replaced is original to the facility. PRESIDENT RAU 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. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW AIR COMPRESSOR XAS 440 JD8 T4F.
RUNWAY 15 MALSR REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated the MALSR was damaged due to the hurricane. PRESIDENT RAU 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. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR RUNWAY 15 MALSR REPAIRS.
MINUTE APPROVAL
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 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 17, 2020 REGULAR MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT
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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President Rau declared the meeting adjourned at 12:37 p.m.