MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, May 20, 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. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. James G. Gobert, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Rico Guillory, Sr., Vice President
Others Present:
Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Robert Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant
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
Ms. Paulette Moss, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Jonathon Monceaux, Centerra
Mr. Alex Guillory
Mr. Nick Johnson
Mr. Chris Ford, Sedwick
Mr. Nathan Leverenz, Sedgwick
Mr. Henry LaBrie
Mr. Hunter Lundy
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Brandon Robinson, Planet Construction
Mr. Jeff Babineaux, Planet Construction
Mr. Reed Friese, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
CALL TO ORDER
Vice President Dalgleish 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. Melton reported that there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Merganser Road project. Mr. Melton reported that the new static airplane should be installed before the airshow. Mr. Melton reported that Wildlife & Fisheries would start construction soon. Mr. Melton reported that there is potential development at Mallard Cove and Site 10. Mr. Melton reported there will be a ground breaking ceremony for the air cargo building. Mr. Melton reported the National Guard will start clean up at Mallard Cove in June 2020.
Mr. Theunissen reported that he and Mr. Melton met with Legislators pertaining to grant discussions about multiple projects. Mr. Theunnissen reported that the EOC building will be considered in Capital Outlay in Priority 1 and money may be available as soon as June 1, 2021.
Mr. Whitaker reported that US Customs will support Air Cargo at Chennault and this will also assist with current tenants for the International clients. Mr. Whitaker reported that the notice to proceed for Air Cargo is June 7, 2021.
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Mr. Melton stated that the amendment to the budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 includes changes to increase major repairs by $15,000,000.00 and to add other financial services – insurance CIAA policy $20,306,450.00. The total increase is $5,306,450 to the Special Revenue Fund Balance. 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 TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021 WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAS: JAMES G. GOBERT
DENISE RAU
BILL HANKINS
CHARLES K. DALGLEISH
ANDREW D. HANKINS
TAD MARTIN
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAINING: NONE
ABSENT: RICO GUILLORY, SR.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
Mr. Melton stated that Mr. Theunissen’s current contract expires June 30, 2021 and recommend renewing the contract at the current hourly rate of $125.00 and travel expenses and mileage. 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. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH GERALD THEUNISSEN FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES.
REHABILITATE TAXIWAY GOLF, APRON & INDUSTRIAL ROW PAVEMENT
– PHASE 2
Mr. Melton stated that this is phase 2 for the pavement rehabilitation to consist of removal and replacement of existing joint sealant material. 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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS FOR AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PROJECT TO REHABILITATE TAXIWAY GOLF, APRON AND INDUSTRAIL ROW PAVEMENT – PHASE 2 CONTENGINT ON FUNDING.
KSA ALLIANCE, INC. – TASK ORDER #CWF.022
Mr. Melton stated that this is task order is for the pavement rehabilitation to consist of removal and replacement of existing joint sealant material and replacement of concrete panels. 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 ENTER INTO TASK ORDER #CWF.022 WITH KSA ALLIANCE, INC. FOR THE PROJECT TO REHABILITATE TAXIWAY GOLF, APRON AND INDUSTRIAL ROW PAVEMENT – PHASE 2.
FAA GRANT – REHABILITATE TAXIWAY GOLF, APRON & INDUSTRIAL ROW PAVEMENT– PHASE 2
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 Taxiway Golf, Apron & Industrial Row Pavement – Phase 2. 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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT OFFER FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PROJECT TO REHABILITATE TAXIWAY GOLF, APRON AND INDUSTRIAL ROW PAVEMENT – PHASE 2, AND TO SIGN ALL APPLICATIONS, FORMS, GRANT AGREEMENTS, ASSURANCES, REPORTS AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT.
DOTD GRANT – REHABILITATE TAXIWAY GOLF, APRON & INDUSTRIAL ROW PAVEMENT– PHASE 2
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 Taxiway Golf, Apron and Industrial Row Pavement – Phase 2. 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 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 GOLF, APRON AND INDUSTRIAL ROW PAVEMENT – PHASE 2, AND TO SIGN ALL APPLICATIONS, FORMS, GRANT AGREEMENTS, ASSURANCES, REPORTS AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT.
LOUISIANA MILLWORK – EXTREME EMERGENCY DECLARATION
Mr. Melton stated that an extreme emergency was declared due to the urgent circumstances of the safety and structural integrity of building #1. 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. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DECLARION OF AN EXTREME PUBLIC EMERGENCY AS LOUISIANA MILLWORK BUILDING #1 SUSTAINED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND SEVERE ROOF DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE LAURA WHICH HAS COMPROMISED THE SAFETY AND STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE BUILDING.
ELECTRIC GATE CONTROLLERS
Mr. Melton stated that all the gate controllers sustained damage due to 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. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RATIFY THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC GATE CONTROLLERS THAT WERE DAMAGED DUE TO HURRICANE LAURA.
FIRE WATCH – CONTRACT MODIFICATION
Mr. Melton stated the special events has been increased from $250,000.00 to $420,000.00 due to the fire protection support at Northrop Grumman. 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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT MODIFICATION #4 WITH CENTERRA FOR EXTRA FIRE WATCH.
LETTER OF INTENT – MALLARD COVE GOLF COURSE
Mr. Melton stated that the lease of the property is for 30 years with two 15 year options to renew. 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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RATIFY THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTERING INTO A LETTER OF INTENT WITH INVESTOR FOR THE LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES OF MALLARD COVE GOLF COURSE.
LETTER OF INTENT – SITE 10
Mr. Melton stated that the lease of the property is for 40 years with an option for 20 years to renew. 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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A LETTER OF INTENT WITH INVESTOR FOR THE LEASE OF SITE 10.
LOUISIANA MILLWORK BUILDING #1 – LOW SLOPE ROOF REPLACEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that purpose of this project is to repair damages to the lower roof on the side of building #1 to mitigate water intrusion to the building 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 AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH FERGUSON ROOFING COMPANY, INC., FOR LOUISIANA MILLWORK BUILDING #1 LOW SLOPE ROOF REPLACEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,986.00.
LOUISIANA MILLWORK BUILDING #1 – INTERIM ROOF REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that purpose of this project is to expedite an interim roof to stop the roof leaks and to repair the structural issues of the building. 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 AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALFRED PALMA, LLC, FOR LOUISIANA MILLWORK BUILDING #1 LOW SLOPE ROOF REPLACEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $301,900.00.
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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:49 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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 2:06 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session.
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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 15, 2021 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. DALGLEISH, 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 2:07 p.m.