MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, April 21, 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. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Randy Liprie, Liprie Engineering, LLC
Mr. Bruce Beard, Air Show Board President
Ms. Mary Jo Bayles, City of Dequincy
Mr. Byron Owens, C12
Mr. Russell Stutes, Attorney
Mr. Jody Lavergne, Attorney
Mr. Randall Harris, LRG

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
Dr. Loren Scott gave a summary of the economic impact study.

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

Mr. Jerry Theunissen gave summary of the Legislative Meetings in Baton Rouge.

Mr. Melton reported that there was a meeting with local developers regarding adjacent properties. Mr. Melton reported that he had given tours and presentations to Civil Air Patrol Presentation, Family and Youth Career Exploration Presentation and Tour, Fusion 5 Presentation and Tour, City Council with Luvertha August and Rodney Geyen Presentation and Tour, West-Cal Chamber presentation and Chamber Workforce Development Presentation. Mr. Melton reported that Desk Top Diligence Studies have been completed on Sites 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16. Mr. Melton reported the MRO Conference is April 26 – 28, 2022 in Dallas Texas. Mr. Melton reported that the Chamber Business After Hours is scheduled for May 19, 2022 at Million Air.

PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL
Mr. Melton stated that the Personnel & Administration Policy manual has been revised to add and amend Overtime, Use of Take Home Chennault Vehicles, Auto Rental, Personal Auto Reimbursement and Meals and Entertainment. 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 ADOPT THE REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL.

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Mr. Melton stated that the surplus equipment consists of a 2006 Roadclipper Trailer, Maintenance-Grass/Saw cut, a 2003 4’ x 6’ CAO Utility Trailer and a ManLift. Mr. Melton stated that there will be a minimum bid amount assigned to the items. 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. POPILLION, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO DECLARE EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT(S) TO SELL THE ITEMS TO THE HIGH BIDDER(S) OR TO NEGOTIATE A SALE IF BID(S) ARE DETERMINED TO BE UNREASONABLY LOW.

BUILDING 3104 – EQUIPMENT AND 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 NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING 3104 EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING REPAIRS.

3551 AVENUE C – INTERIOR 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR 3551 AVENUE C INTERIOR BUILDING REPAIRS.

MILLION AIR FBO HANGAR AND CORPORATE HANGAR 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. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MILLION AIR FBO HANGAR AND CORPORATE HANGAR REPAIRS.

HANGAR D CONTAINMENT AND FUEL/DEFUEL POND LINER REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the pond liners were damaged by the debris from Hurricane Laura. 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 OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR HANGAR D CONTAINMENT POND LINER AND FUEL/DEFUEL CONTAINMENT POND LINER REPAIRS.

HANGAR D, E, F AND G HANGAR DOOR REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the hangar doors 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR HANGAR D, E, F, AND G HANGAR DOOR REPAIRS.

HANGAR G ENVELOPE AND INTERIOR 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 OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR HANGAR G ENVELOPE AND INTERIOR 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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:59 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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 2:04 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. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 17, 2022 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. 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 2:05 p.m.