MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, December 17, 2020

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

ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present:
Mrs. Denise Rau, President
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. James G. Gobert, Commissioner
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Rico Guillory, Sr., Vice President
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
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. Michael Flatt, Northrop Grumman
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Nathan Leverenz, Sedgwick
Mr. Dennis Markwood, Louisiana Millwork
Mr. Randy Liprie, Liprie Engineering, LLC
Mr. Jonathan Farmer, KSA
Mr. Wejee Lechtenberg, Lechtenberg Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Reed Friese, 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 that there were none to report.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Leverenz reported they are continuing to work on agreed scopes and agreed pricing for the repairs under the STAR Policy. Mr. Leverenz reported ATI’s billing was finalized and that Interstate’s billing was about 90% done.
Mr. McMullen gave a brief summary of the ongoing hurricane repairs.
Ms. Hanks reported that Chennault received the second draw, a five million dollar check from the insurance company. Ms. Hanks reported that Chennault will go to FEMA for fencing and the deductible.
Mr. Melton reported that the Blue Angels will be at the Airshow. Mr. Melton reported that the MALSR Replacement is moving forward. Mr. Melton reported that the Army Corps of Engineers Airport Drainage study will begin in January 2021.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:17 p.m.

REGULAR SESSION
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 RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 12:37 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session.

ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT
Ms. Hanks stated that she had spoken with the auditors and there are no findings on the audit report. 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 ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020, CONTINGENT ON FINAL REVIEW OF THE AUDIT PENDING NO CONCERNS.

LANDLOCKED AVIATION SERVICES
Mr. Melton stated that Landlocked was requesting a six month rent deferment beginning September 2020 due to loss of revenue due to Covid and the hurricanes. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DEFER THE MONTHLY RENT PAYMENTS FOR LANDLOCKED AVIATION SERVICES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 AND TO BE PAID BACK BY DECEMBER 31, 2021.

LOUISIANA MILLWORK LEASE
Mr. Melton stated that Louisiana Millwork is requesting to exercise their fourth renewal option for a five year term commencing January 1, 2021. Mr. Melton stated that the rental rate during the renewal term will be $25,194.00 per month. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT FOR THE LEASE RENEWAL BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND LOUISIANA MILLWORK.

HANGAR “H” BUILDING FLOOR REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the building floor repairs are needed due to damage from the hurricane. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR HANGAR “H” BUILDING FLOOR REPAIRS.

BUILDING 3102 (NTD)
Mr. Melton stated that the building was damaged due to the hurricane. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING 3102 (NTD) BUILDING REPAIRS.

BUILDING 3010
Mr. Melton stated that the repairs are needed to the building due to damage from the hurricane. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING 3010 BUILDING REPAIRS.

BUILDING 3105 (GSE)
Mr. Melton stated that the repairs are needed due to damage from the hurricane. 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. DALKGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING 3105 (GSE) BUILDING REPAIRS.

MILLION AIR FBO REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the building was damaged due to the hurricane. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MILLION AIR FBO BUILDING REPAIRS.

FIRE STATION REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the fire station was damaged due to the hurricane. 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. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR FIRE STATION BUILDING REPAIRS.

HANGAR DOOR INSPECTIONS
Mr. Melton stated that hangar doors and tail doors at Hangar D, E, F and C were damaged due to the hurricane. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR ALL HANGAR DOOR INSPECTIONS.

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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 19, 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. GOBERT, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President Rau declared the meeting adjourned at 12:54 p.m.

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