MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 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
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Bill Hankins, Vice President
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner
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. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Jay Delafield, Attorney
Mr. Jared King, Southland Environmental
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Jeff Golas, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Louis Todd, Todd & Associates
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Nathan Leverenz, Sedgwick
Mr. Jeff Babineaux, Plant Construction, LLC
Mr. Brandon Robinson, Planet Construction, LLC
Mr. John Guidroz, American Press
CALL TO ORDER
President Rau called the meeting to order at 12:02 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 the same; i.e. ADD: Item #14(A) – Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the Executive Director to prepare plans and specifications for, solicit for, open bids and award a contract for Building 3001 Overhead Crane System Repairs and Upgrades. PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY IMPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO IMPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Melton reported that he attended Dr. Lauren Scott’s Economic Forecast and that Dr. Scott highlighted Chennault in his presentation and gave an economic update for the Southwest Louisiana. Mr. Melton reported that the FAA inspection is scheduled for May 2022.
Mr. David Whitaker and Matthew Ruffra gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities and Rates and Charges Workshop.
MALLARD COVE – PROMISSORY NOTE
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution is required by the Bond Commission for Chennault to pay the $3,600,000 over 20 years. 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO INCUR DEBT AND ISSUE ITS PROMISSORY NOTE TO THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,600,000 FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY YEARS AT NO INTEREST COST FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID FOR THE EXTENSION OF WALKWAYS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES; AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE LOUISIANA STATE BOND COMMISSION AND FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
CITADEL LEASE AMENDMENT #6
Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of Amendment #6 is to incorporate the security contribution to the lease. 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 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #6 TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND CITADEL COMPLETIONS, LLC.
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY – CEA
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution authorizes the Executive Director to enter into a CEA with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for a $1.2 million grant. 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. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOUISIANA RESCUE PLAN FUND (SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA HURRICANE RECOVERY FUND) THROUGH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
KSA ALLIANCE, INC. – AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO TASK ORDER #CWF.022
Mr. Melton stated that this task order is for construction materials, testing and resident project representative services along with construction administration and closeout/commissioning phases of the project. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO TASK ORDER #CWF.022 WITH KSA ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE PROJECT TAXIWAY GOLF, APRON, AND INDUSTRIAL ROW PAVEMENT REHABILITATION – PHASE 2.
LEASE – CDL MENTORS
Mr. Melton stated that CDL Mentors will lease the concrete area along Merganser Street in front of Building 1350 (approximately 132,625 sq. ft. (3.0 acres)) for a one year term commencing October 28, 2020. Mr. Melton stated that CDL Mentors will use the premises exclusively for a truck driving course. 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 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE RENEWAL BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND CDL MENTORS.
CIP PROJECTS
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution authorizes the Executive Director to provide matching funds for specific LA DOTD projects, which will provide for the awarding of additional points in the scoring of priority for sponsor funded matches. 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. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR SPECIFIC CIP PROJECTS.
INSURANCE RFP
Mr. Melton stated that the delay in soliciting Requests for Proposals for Insurance Coverages is due to pending hurricane repairs. 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 POSTPONE SOLICITING FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PROPERTY, LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE, PUBLIC OFFICIAL, AND WOKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGES UNTIL NOVEMBER 2022.
PLANET CONSTRUCTION – SECOND LEASE AGREEMNET
Mr. Melton stated that the initial seven acre lease is 30 years with two 15 options to renew. Mr. Melton stated that the lease area will encompass the former clubhouse and the cart barn to be utilized as their office space during construction of their permanent facility. 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SECOND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PLANET CONSTRUCTION, J2911, LLC.
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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 SPECIAL MEETING AND THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 REGULAR MEETING.
BUILDING 3001 – OVERHEAD CRANE SYSTEM REAIRS AND UPGRADES
Mr. Melton stated that through inspections, the crane is out of code compliance and needs to be repaired, upgraded and brought up to code. 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 PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING 3001 OVERHEAD CRANE SYSTEM REPAIRS AND UPGRADES.
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. DALGLEISGH, 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 12:53 p.m.
MRS. DENISE RAU, PRESIDENT
MR. CHARLES K. DALGLEISH, SECRETARY