MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, March 18, 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. James G. Gobert, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
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. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Louis Todd, Todd & Associates
Mr. Michael Flatt, Northrop Grumman
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Nathan Leverenz, Sedgwick
Ms. Margaret Babcock, Citadel Completions
Mr. Mike Smith, CPPJ
Mr. Cameron Landry, Port of Lake Charles
Mr. Chris Ford, Sedgwick
Mr. Jim Donelon, Insurance Commissioner
Mr. Ron Henderson, Deputy Commissioner
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. ADD: Item #11(A) – Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Chennault International Airport Authority and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury pertaining to the Chennault International Airshow, Inc. ADD: Item #11(B) – Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Chennault International Airport Authority and the Chennault International Airshow, Inc., pertaining to the Chennault International Airshow, Inc. 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 PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Melton introduced Mr. Michael Smith, Police Juror and Mr. Cameron Landry with the Port of Lake Charles.

Mr. Melton reported that the Airshow preparation activity is increasing.

Mr. Melton reported that Chennault had some good marketing report from the article in Thrive Magazine and from LED.

Mr. Donelon, Insurance Commissioner gave a status update in regards to insurance rates in Louisiana.

Mr. Theunissen reported that the Legislative Session is April 102, 2021 through June 10, 2021.

INSURANCE POLICIES
Mr. Todd stated that the total premium including workers’ comp insurance is $1,832,000.00. 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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. GOBERT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AMEND THE MOTION OF 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 FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2021 TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY COVERAGE AND THE AMOUNT FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 18, 2021.

AIRSHOW ALCOHOL SELL AUTHORIZATION
Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of this Resolution is to grant permission for alcoholic beverages to be sold at the airshow. Mr. Melton stated that the permission is one of the requirements for the airshow’s application for the permit to sell liquor, beer, and wine. 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO GIVE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW, INC. TO SELL OR DISTRIBUTE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOL CONTENT AT THE AIRSHOW, JUNE 5-6, 2021 AT CHENNAULT AIRPORT.

BUILDING 3005 (WASTE WATER) BUILDING REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the building 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. GOBERT, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING 3005 (WASTE WATER) BUILDING REPAIRS.

MILLION AIR CORPORATE HANGAR BUILDING REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the repairs are needed 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. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MILLION AIR CORPORATE HANGAR BUILDING REPAIRS.

T – HANGAR BUILDING REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the T- Hangars 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. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR T – HANGAR BUILDING REPAIRS.

AIRPORT LIGHTING REPAIR PROJECT
Mr. Melton stated that the lighting throughout the airport 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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR AIRPORT LIGHTING PROJECT.

RESOLUTION FOR COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT – CPPJ
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution for the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement is necessary for the parish to contribute to the Chennault International Airshow, Inc. 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY PERTAINING TO THE CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW, INC.

RESOLUTION FOR COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT –
CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW, INC.
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution for the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement is necessary for the parish to contribute to the Chennault International Airshow, Inc. 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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND THE CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW, INC. PERTAINING TO THE CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW, INC.

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. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 18, 2021 REGULAR MEETING AND THE FEBRUARY 26, 2021 SPECIAL 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. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. GOBERT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President Rau declared the meeting adjourned at 1:03 p.m.

 

 

 

MRS. DENISE RAU, PRESIDENT

MR. CHARLES DALGLEISH, SECRETARY