MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 19, 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. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Rico Guillory, Sr., Vice President
Mr. Nora Popillion, 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. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Jay Delafield, Attorney
Mr. Jared King, Southland Environmental
Mr. Chris Ford, Sedwick
Mr. Nathan Leverenz, Sedgwick
Mr. Dennis Markwood, Louisiana Millwork
Mr. Dave Thibodeaux, Stratigos Dynamics, Inc.
CALL TO ORDER
President Rau called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. 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 in near future. Mr. Melton reported that there is an artic C130 on the ramp. Mr. Melton reported that the lighting project is underway.
Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities.
DVW – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RENEWAL
Mr. Melton stated that this is to renew the agreement with DVW so that Chennault International Airport can have a more granular way to move forward with Air Cargo opportunities. 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. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESIONAL SERVICES AGREMENT RENEWAL WITH DVW AVIATION ADVISOR PERTAINING TO AIR CARGO PROSPECTS, COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 15, 2021.
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that the legal services agreement expires September 30, 2021 and recommends renewing the agreement with the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office. 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. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE CALCASIEU PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2021.
SYSTEMS SURVEY & COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE
Mr. Melton stated that the completed Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire is required by the Legislative Auditors and must be presented to and adopted by the Board of Directors (governing body) annually as part of the financial and compliance audit. 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE COMPLETED “SYSTEMS SURVEY & COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE” & SUBMIT IT TO STULB & ASSOCIATES FOR USE IN ITS ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CIAA AS OF JUNE 30, 2021.
SUPPLY & INSTALL 3-200’ AIRCRAFT GATES
Mr. Melton stated that the three 200’ foot Aircraft Gates were severely damaged by Hurricane Laura and need to be replaced. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY & INSTALL 3 – 200’ AIRCRAFT GATES.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
Mr. Melton stated that the Emergency Operations Center will provide a safe shelter for essential personnel to remain on the airport during a 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, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC).
LEGAL COUNSEL – CHARLES MCFARLAND CONSTRUCTION LLC
Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of this action is to enable Chennault to complete the perimeter security fencing in the area near All Purpose Roofing. Mr. Melton stated they have movable materials located on Chennault property. 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 GENERAL OR SPECIAL COUNSEL OF CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, STATE OF LOUISIANA TO FILE SUIT AGAINST CHARLES H. D. MCFARLAND, JR., AND CHARLES MCFARLAND CONSTRUCTION LLC, FOR TRESPASS AND DAMAGES AND FOR OTHER RELIEF.
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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION AND SECURITY FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY. 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 1:35 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 JULY 15, 2021 REGULAR MEETING AND JULY 28, 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. 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 1:36 p.m.