MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, June 16, 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. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Bill Hankins, Vice President
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner
Others Present:
Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
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. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Reed Friese, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Haden Cooley, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Jeff Golas, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Butch Babineaux, Fenstermaker
Mr. Tony Guillory, CPPJ
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 B-52’s will be at Chennault the week of June 20, 2022. Mr. Melton reported that the Air Cargo ribbon cutting ceremony will be in July or August 2022. Mr. Melton reported that the Millage Renewal campaign will start in July 2022. Mr. Melton reported that LegisGator is August 19, 2022. Mr. Melton reported that he is having conversations for a Paint Hangar to support Landlocked Aviation.
Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities.
PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023.
Mr. Melton presented a brief overview of the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023. There were no comments from the public pertaining to the budget.
PRESIDENT RAU SOLICITED PUBLIC COMMENTS AND THERE WERE NO COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023.
PROPOSED BUDGET
Mr. Melton presented a brief overview of the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023. 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 AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO SIGN A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023, AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MAKE CHANGES WITHIN THE DESIGNATED BUDGET CLASSIFICATIONS WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAS: DENISE RAU
CHARLES K. DALGLEISH
ANDREW D. HANKINS
TUWANNA GUILLORY-AUGUST
TAD MARTIN
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAINING: NONE
ABSENT: BILL HANKINS
NORA POPILLION
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Mr. Melton stated that the changes to the organizational chart are and additional small equipment operator to assist with grass maintenance. 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 ADOPT THE REVISIONS TO THE CIAA ORGANIZATIONAL CHART.
PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL ELECTION
Mr. Melton stated that the resolution must accompany the required paperwork to call an election on December 10, 2022 to renew the 5.45 mill ad valorem tax for a period of ten years beginning with the year 2026. 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 TO CALL AN ELECTION ON DECEMBER 10, 2022 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING A 5.45 MILL AD VALOREM TAX WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAS: DENISE RAU
CHARLES K. DALGLEISH
ANDREW D. HANKINS
TUWANNA GUILLORY-AUGUST
TAD MARTIN
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAINING: NONE
ABSENT: BILL HANKINS
NORA POPILLION
OFFICIAL JOURNAL
Mr. Melton stated that the only proposal solicited was from the American Press for the designation of the CIAA Official Journal. Mr. Melton stated that the Lake Charles American Press presented a proposal of $5.55 per square which is the same price as last year. Mr. Melton stated that the recommendation is to designate the American Press as the Official Journal. 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 DESIGNATE THE AMERICAN PRESS AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 (R.S. 43:171).
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
Mr. Melton stated that Mr. Theunissen’s current contract expires June 30, 2022 and recommend renewing the contract at a monthly rate of $2,000.00 per month. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH GERALD THEUNISSEN FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FARM SERVICE AGENCY
Mr. Melton stated that the resolution is necessary to execute all documents required by the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency for the farm property leased to Robert Leonards. 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. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FARM SERVICE AGENCY.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
DALGLEISH NOMINATED MR. BILL HANKINS FOR PRESIDENT AND MS. TUWANNA GUILLORY-AUGUST FOR SECRETARY TREASURER. MR. A. HANKINS NOMINATED MR. CHARLES DALGLEISH FOR VICE PRESIDENT. PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THAT MR. TONY GUILLORY MADE A PUBLIC COMMENT. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO NOMINATE THE ELECTION OF MR. BILL HANKINS, PRESIDENT; MR. CHARLES DALGLEISH, VICE PRESIDENT; AND MRS. TUWANNA GUILLORY-AUGUST, SECRETARY/TREASURER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023.
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. A. HANKINS AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE NOMINATIONS FOR THE SLATE OF OFFICERS.
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution authorizes the Executive Director to prepare and submit applications for State Capital Outlay projects, to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for the Capital Outlay projects as well as requests for reimbursements, certifying compliance with items listed on the Request for Facility Planning and Control Concurrence in Construction Contract Award form and other documents pertaining to 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 TO THE STATE DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS.
FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #2 HURRICANE REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the Firewater Pumphouse #2 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, SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR FIRWATER PUMPHOUSE #2 HURRICANE REPAIRS.
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. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING AND THE MAY 19, 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 12:48 p.m.