MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, May 19, 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. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Nora Popillion, 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
Mr. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Ms. Paulette Moss, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Jonathon Monceaux, Centerra
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group

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 there will be an Air Cargo and Supply Chain conference in Miami in November 2022. Mr. Melton reported that US Customs and Border Patrol including a regional representative came to Chennault for a brief and tour April 21, 2022. Mr. Melton reported that the Chamber Business After Hours is schedule on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Mr. Melton reported that the Louisiana National Guard ground breaking is scheduled for June 2, 2022. Mr. Melton reported that he is continuing discussions for Paint Hangars.

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

BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Mr. Melton stated that the amendment to the budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 includes changes to decrease other financing sources – insurance policy by $12,225,180 and add other financing sources – FEMA proceed of $1,764,885. The total changes reflect a decrease of $10,460,295 of Sources. 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 TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS:                        DENISE RAU
                                    BILL HANKINS
                                    CHARLES K. DALGLEISH
                                    ANDREW D. HANKINS
                                    TUWANNA GUILLORY-AUGUST
                                    TAD MARTIN
                                    NORA POPILLION
NAYS:                       NONE
ABSTAINING:        NONE
ABSENT:                  NONE

SPECIAL TAX
Mr. Melton stated that the CIAA millage rate is 5.38 mills. Mr. Melton stated that the levying tax will produce approximately $14,195,511.00. Mr. Melton stated that the resolution and affidavit must be adopted by the Board of Commissioners to levy the special tax. President Rau read the resolution aloud in its entirety. 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, TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION LEVYING THE SPECIAL TAX OF 5.38 MILLS ON THE DOLLAR OF ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION WITHIN THE LIMITS OF CALCASIEU PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR TAX YEAR 2022, WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS:                        DENISE RAU
                                    BILL HANKINS
                                    CHARLES K. DALGLEISH
                                    ANDREW D. HANKINS
                                    TUWANNA GUILLORY-AUGUST
                                    TAD MARTIN
                                    NORA POPILLION           

NAYS:                        NONE
ABSTAINING:         NONE
ABSENT:                  NONE

KSA ALLIANCE, INC. – AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO TASK ORDER NO. 100124
Mr. Melton stated that this task order is for construction survey, resident project representative and construction materials testing services. 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. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO TASK ORDER NO. 100124 WITH KSA ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE NEW PARKING LOT (T-HANGAR AND ARFF).

3551 AVENUE C – INTERIOR AND ENVELOPE 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. MARTIN 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 ENVELOPE AND INTERIOR BUILDING REPAIRS.

HANGAR “E” ROOF AND HANGAR “F” ENVELOPE 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. 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 “E” ROOF AND HANGAR “F” ENVELOPE REPAIRS.

MILLION AIR/MOB PARKING LOT LIGHT PROJECT
Mr. Melton stated that the lighting is needed for safety and security. 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/MOB PARKING LOT LIGHT PROJECT.

MAINTENANCE STORAGE BUILDING OFFICE BAY
Mr. Melton stated that the office bay addition to the Maintenance Storage Building is replacing the LGT trailer that was destroyed by 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. 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 MAINTENANCE STORAGE BUILDING OFFICE BAY.

HANGAR D, E AND F 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. 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 D, E AND F HANGAR DOOR REPAIRS.

HANGAR 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. 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 HANGAR DOOR REPAIRS.

ARFF SERVICES CONTRACT – CENTERRA
Mr. Melton stated that Centerra was the successful low bidder for the Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Service and recommend entering into a services agreement for a one year period with two one-year options to renew. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTERRA FOR ARFF SERVICES BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023.

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. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 21, 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. 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 12:40 p.m.