MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, July 15, 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
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, 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. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Reed Friese, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Alex Guillory
Mr. Joe Torres, Million Air
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra

CALL TO ORDER
President Rau called the meeting to order at 12:01 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 the City of Lake Charles City Council agreed to the terms of the Mallard Cove Act of Exchange. Mr. Melton reported that he would like to delay the RFP process for insurance for one year, due to the ongoing hurricane repairs. Mr. Melton reported that Merganser project is now complete. Mr. Melton stated that the National Guard is planning to break ground by the end of the year.

Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities.

ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT
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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO NOMINATE THE ELECTION OF MR. BILL HANKINS, VICE PRESIDENT; FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING 2021-2022, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2021.

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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR THE SLATE OF VICE PRESIDENT.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE
Mr. Melton stated the purpose of the change in the date for the Regular Board Meeting is due to him being out of the 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE OCTOBER 2021 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FROM OCTOBER 21, 2021 TO OCTOBER 19, 2021.

LEASE AMENDMENT #1 – AAHLB, LLC (LABRIE)
Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of Amendment #1 is to add acreage to the lease. 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. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #1 TO THE LEASE AGREEMNENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND AAHLB, LLC (LABRIE).

AIRPORT SECURITY – STRATIGOS DYNAMICS, INC
Mr. Melton stated that the improved security will ensure appropriate level of security oversight in support of existing operations and tenants, support existing tenants’ growth and be a positive draw for additional tenants. Mr. Melton stated that Citadel agreed to contribute $20K annually in support of this effort. 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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH STRATIGOS DYNAMICS, INC., FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY SECURITY COMMENCING NOVEMBER 1, 2021.

HANGAR E & F – ENVELOPES, ROOF & WALL 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. 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 HANGAR E & F ENVELOPES, ROOF AND WALL REPAIRS.

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. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:26 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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 1:13 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session.

ALL PURPOSE ROOFING
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 NEGOTIATE THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND SETTLE ANY POTENTIAL LIGIATION WITH ALL PURPOSE ROOFING.

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. POPILLION, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 19, 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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President Rau declared the meeting adjourned at 1:14 p.m.