MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, March 17, 2022

12:00 Noon
CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/Lake Charles, LA 70615

ATTENDANCE

Commissioners Present:
Mrs. Denise Rau, President
Mr. Bill Hankins, Vice President
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner

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
Ms. Paulette Moss, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Reed Friese, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Ms. Claire Hebert Marceaux, Skeeter Contractors

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 that there were none to report.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Melton reported that the FAA Inspection is March 15 – 17, 2022. Mr. Melton reported that hurricane recovery is ongoing and expected through early 2023. Mr. Melton reported that the refurbed ARFF Truck was delivered on March 16, 2022. Mr. Melton reported that the MRO Conference is scheduled for April 26-28, 2022. Mr. Melton gave a brief summary of the Air Cargo conference.

Mr. Charles Dalgleish and Mr. Nora Popillion gave a brief summary from the Air Cargo conference.

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

AUDIT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that we received a proposal from Stulb and Associates for a three year period at a rate of 10,000.00 per year. Mr. Melton stated that it is the staff’s recommendation to accept the proposal from Stulb and Associates. 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. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STULB AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD.

HANGAR “E” ROOF REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the roof 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. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, 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 HANGAR “E” ROOF REPAIRS.

CHENNAULT ADMINISTRATION EXTERIOR BUILDING REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the building was damaged due to the hurricane i.e. replace front door and shutters. 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, ADVERTISE FOR OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATION EXTERIOR BUILDING REPAIRS.

BUILDING 3101 – BUILDING REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the building was damaged due to the hurricanes. PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MR. TYSON GRENZEBACH WITH LANDLOCKED STATED THAT IF ANYONE REPRESENTING CHENNAULT HAD ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO MOVE THE PROJECTS ALONG QUICKER TO PLEASE ASSIST. MR. MCMULLEN ACKKNOWLED THAT CHENNAULT HAS PUBLIC BID LAWS TO ADHERE TO AND THAT HE EXPECTED THE PROJECTS FASTER. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. B. 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 3101 BUILDINMG REPAIRS.

HANGAR “G” BUILDING 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. DALGLEISH, 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 HANGAR “G” BUILDING REPAIRS.

HANGAR “F” ROOF AND INSULATION 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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, 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 HANGAR “F” ROOF AND INSULATION REPAIRS.

BULLPEN AND FUEL/DEFUEL LIGHTING PROJECT
Mr. Melton stated that the lights 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. POPILLION, 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 BULLPEN AND FUEL/DEFUEL LIGHTING PROJECT.

MILLION AIR REAR CANOPY REPAIR
Mr. Melton stated that the rear canopy was damaged due to the hurricanes. 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 OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MILLION AIR REAR CANOPY REPAIR.

PURCHASE OF NEW GENERATOR
Mr. Melton stated that the purchase of the new generator is for Million Air Facility and that the current generator is no longer operational due to long hours of operation during Hurricane Laura. 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. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PURCHASE A NEW GENERATOR FROM THE LOUISIANA STATE CONTRACT.

SERVICE FEE AGREEMENT – U. S. CUSTOMS BORDER PROTECTION
Mr. Melton stated that the Service Fee Agreement is to establish a fee agreement between Customs Border Protection and Chennault International Airport Authority that will generate an offsetting funding source for the provision of those services in order to promote the United States economy and border security. 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 ENETR INTO A SERVICE FEE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AND CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO FACILITATE THE AUTHORITY’S DEVELOPMENT OF THE AIR CARGO .

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. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AMMEND THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2022 REGULAR MEETING AND THE FEBRUARY 23, 2022 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 1:16 p.m.